Prepared and Processed / Instant Foods
Carbonara, prep, w/ MLP
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 148kcal / 2530kcal (5%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 5.5 g/ 71g (7%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 6.4 g/ 42g (15%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 17.2 g/ 348g (4%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 4.3 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.61%) |
Vit B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B2 | 0.1 mg/ 1mg (7%) |
Vit B3 | 0.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (4%) |
Vit C | 3 mg/ 70mg (4%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 76 mg/ 750mg (10%) |
Phosphorus | 93 mg/ 700mg (13%) |
Iron | 0.9 mg/ 12mg (7%) |
Sodium | 270 mg/ 1500mg (18%) |
Allergen Info
Milk
What is this food?
Carbonara (with milk/MLP style), a creamy pasta dish made with pasta, eggs, and usually bacon or other cured meat, plus milk/cream for the sauce.
Why it matters to health
Carbonara can be filling because it has carbohydrates for energy and dietary fiber (about 5.5 g per 100 g) that helps support digestion and fullness. However, it’s also higher in saturated fat (about 4.3 g) and cholesterol (about 9 mg), and it can be high in sodium (about 270 mg) because of the cured meat and seasoning. If you eat it often or in big portions, the saturated fat and sodium can add up—so it’s best as an occasional part of your meals, not every day.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions balanced: treat carbonara as your carb/main for one meal, and add non-starchy vegetables (e.g., lettuce, broccoli, carrots, cabbage) on the side.
- Choose a lighter version when you can: use less bacon or swap with lean meat, and go easy on cream—milk-based sauce can still be tasty.
- Watch sodium: use less added salt and avoid extra salty toppings (e.g., extra cheese or processed add-ons).
- Pair it with a snack plan: if you have carbonara for lunch or dinner, keep snacks simpler (fruit, yogurt, or nuts in small portions) so your day stays balanced.
Common Filipino dishes
Carbonara, Pancit Canton, Sinigang na Baboy, Adobo (Chicken/Pork), Arroz Caldo, Kare-Kare
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