Chicken Carbonara

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Common questions

Is Chicken Carbonara healthy?

Chicken Carbonara scores 73/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This Chicken Carbonara features a relatively clean ingredient list with beneficial components like chicken, parmesan cheese, and champignon mushrooms, which provide protein, calcium, and antioxidants.

How processed is Chicken Carbonara?

Chicken Carbonara is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Chicken Carbonara's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Chicken, Thickened Cream, Parmesan Cheese count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Chicken Carbonara

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73 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 5
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by HelloFresh
Category Pasta
Summary

This Chicken Carbonara features a relatively clean ingredient list with beneficial components like chicken, parmesan cheese, and champignon mushrooms, which provide protein, calcium, and antioxidants. However, it is a processed food, which limits its score potential. The presence of thickened cream and ham, while not harmful, contributes to its processed nature, and the product's overall nutritional profile is moderate in terms of fat and sodium content.

Key ingredients 7

Chicken
Good

Chicken is a lean protein that supports muscle maintenance and overall health, making it a beneficial ingredient in this dish.

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Thickened Cream
Good

Thickened cream adds richness and flavor to the dish, providing fats that can be part of a balanced diet when consumed in moderation.

Parmesan Cheese
Good

Parmesan cheese offers calcium and flavor, enhancing the dish's taste while contributing beneficial nutrients.

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Champignon Mushroom
Good

Champignon mushrooms are low in calories and provide vitamins and minerals, supporting a healthy diet.

Ham
Good

Ham adds protein and flavor to the dish, making it more satisfying and nutritionally balanced.

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Fettuccine (Durum Wheat)
Neutral

Fettuccine provides a carbohydrate source that helps fuel your energy, and durum wheat is a common pasta ingredient. Its neutral sentiment reflects its typical role in dishes without significant health concerns.

Water
Neutral

Water is the base of the formulation — inert.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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