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Cheesy, creamy seasoning powder high in sodium
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 teaspoon (small) of Samyang Carbonara seasoning powder (4 g) has 18 calories. That works out to 455 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.3 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 0.8 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 55 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 teaspoon (small) · 4 g
18
KCAL / 4G
Carbs
2.3g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.3g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.8g
· 1% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 52% · Protein 7% · Fat 41%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 18 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.8 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.41 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 420 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.3 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 4 g | 18 kcal |
| ½ teaspoon (mini) | 2 g | 9 kcal |
| 1.5 teaspoon (medium) | 6 g | 27 kcal |
| 2 teaspoon (double) | 8 g | 36 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (large) | 10 g | 46 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 12 g | 55 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 455 kcal |
Calculated from 455 calories per 100 g.
Samyang Carbonara seasoning powder is a ready-made savory seasoning with a creamy, cheesy flavor and a spicy edge. It adds carbonara-style flavor to food, but it is not a complete pasta sauce on its own.
Add Samyang Carbonara seasoning powder gradually to hot noodles or pasta and stir until evenly mixed. For a smoother sauce, first dissolve it in a little hot water, milk, or cooking water; taste before adding extra salt.
Samyang Carbonara seasoning powder can taste mildly spicy, with its creamy, cheesy notes balancing the heat. If you are sensitive to spice, start with a small amount and add more only after tasting; milk or cream can soften the flavor.
Samyang Carbonara seasoning powder tastes savory, salty, cheesy, and creamy, with a noticeable spicy note. It gives food a carbonara-inspired flavor, but it does not replace fresh cheese, cream, or the ingredients used in traditional carbonara.
Yes, Samyang Carbonara seasoning powder can season foods other than noodles. Try a little on fries, popcorn, roasted vegetables, or eggs; its flavor is concentrated, so sprinkle it on gradually and taste as you go.
Not necessarily: Samyang Carbonara seasoning powder may differ from the combined seasoning packets included with a ramen product. Formulas and components can vary, so treat the powder as its own seasoning and adjust the amount to taste.
Yes, mixing Samyang Carbonara seasoning powder with milk makes a creamier, milder sauce than mixing it with water. Add the milk a little at a time while stirring to prevent the sauce from becoming too thin.
Start with a small amount of Samyang Carbonara seasoning powder, mix it into the food, and taste before adding more. The powder is strongly flavored and high in sodium, so using the whole amount at once can make a dish overly salty.
Keep Samyang Carbonara seasoning powder in a tightly sealed, dry container away from heat and moisture after opening. Moisture can make the powder clump and affect its quality; follow any storage directions on the package if they differ.
Yes, Samyang Carbonara seasoning powder can flavor a quick creamy pasta sauce. Stir a little into cooked pasta with milk or cream, then loosen the sauce with pasta water as needed; taste before adding salt because the powder is already salty.
Vitamins
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B12
0.01µg · 0% DV
Vitamin A
3.2µg · 0% DV
Vitamin E
0.05mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Sodium
420mg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
10mg · 1% DV
Calcium
12mg · 1% DV
Selenium
0.48µg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
10mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 18 calories in 1 teaspoon (small) (4 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Samyang Carbonara seasoning powder is a packaged Korean-style noodle seasoning with a creamy, cheesy flavour, made to give dishes the taste associated with Samyang’s carbonara-style instant noodles. It is a seasoning rather than a ready-made carbonara sauce.
It is most often stirred into cooked noodles, but you can also use a little to flavour a quick bowl of rice or vegetables. The powder is rich in sodium and has a concentrated savoury taste, so start with less than you think you need and adjust after mixing. Adding vegetables or an egg can make noodles feel more like a complete meal.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.41g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.21g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.13g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.