Spaghetti bolognese vs spaghetti carbonara: which is healthier?
Spaghetti bolognese is more nutrient-dense, scoring 38/100 against 20/100 for spaghetti carbonara. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Spaghetti bolognese
154 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 430 g
Higher scoreSpaghetti carbonara
214 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 330 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesSpaghetti bolognese154 vs 214 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinSpaghetti carbonara8.1 vs 9.9 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even1.3 vs 1 g per 100 g
- Less sugarSpaghetti carbonara2.2 vs 1 g per 100 g
- More potassiumSpaghetti bolognese227 vs 119 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatSpaghetti bolognese1.9 vs 3.5 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Spaghetti bolognese, 100 g | Spaghetti carbonara, 100 g | Spaghetti bolognese, 430 g | Spaghetti carbonara, 330 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 154 kcal | 214 kcal | 662 kcal | 706 kcal |
| Protein | 8.1 g | 9.9 g | 35 g | 33 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17 g | 23 g | 74 g | 76 g |
| Sugars | 2.2 g | 1 g | 9.6 g | 3.2 g |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 1 g | 5.6 g | 3.4 g |
| Fat | 5.4 g | 8.8 g | 23 g | 29 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.9 g | 3.5 g | 8.2 g | 12 g |
| Vitamin C | 2.9 mg | 0 mg | 12 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 50 µg | 41 µg | 215 µg | 136 µg |
| Potassium | 227 mg | 119 mg | 975 mg | 393 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 0.8 mg | 4.7 mg | 2.7 mg |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 101 mg | 205 mg | 332 mg |
| Magnesium | 22 mg | 23 mg | 95 mg | 75 mg |
| Sodium | 247 mg | 330 mg | 1061 mg | 1090 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.