Can I use other types of pasta?

Yes, any pasta can be a substitute.

How can I make it healthier?

Consider using whole grain pasta and reducing cheese.

Pasta

A traditional Italian pasta dish made with egg, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.

Pro 100 g

150 kcal

1 serving

300 kcal

(200 g)

Protein	Kohlenhydrate	Fett
6.5 g / 100g	20.4 g / 100g	6.9 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 15% · Carbs 48% · Fat 37%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 serving (200 g, 300 kcal) is 15% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 serving takes about 73 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Classic Carbonara is number 1 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 238 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Classic Carbonara	150	6.5 g
Roasted Garlic and Herb Pasta	150	5 g
Garlic Mushroom Pasta	210	6 g
Creamy Pesto Pasta	220	8 g
Thai Green Curry Pasta	290	8 g
Spinach Artichoke Pasta	320	9 g

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

Portion	Gramm	Kalorien
1 serving	200 g	300 kcal
100g	100 g	150 kcal

5/10

Moderate calories make it suitable for an occasional indulgence.

Is Classic Carbonara vegetarian?: No, it contains pancetta.
Can I use other types of pasta?: Yes, any pasta can be a substitute.
How can I make it healthier?: Consider using whole grain pasta and reducing cheese.

Scanne jede Mahlzeit mit der App und erhalte sofort eine Schätzung von Kalorien und Makros.