Dry pastas

Barilla Elbows

16 oz (1 lb) 454 g

Excellent out of 100 High confidence

No additives

Why it scores 100

Barilla Elbows scores 100 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

minus 2 points Energy 357 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info
plus 2 points Fiber 5.3 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
plus 2 points Protein 12.3 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Elbows

START100

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy 357 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points

Info Energy-dense for its weight. [1]
Fiber 5.3 g / 100 g plus 2 points

Strong A good source of fiber. [1]
Protein 12.3 g / 100 g plus 2 points

Info A good source of protein. [1]

subtotal+2

TOTAL 100Excellent

100 + 2 = 100

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy	357 kcal
Fat	1.8 g
Saturated fat	0 g
Trans fat	0 g
Carbohydrates	74.1 g
Sugars	1.8 g
Added sugars	0 g
Fiber	5.3 g
Protein	12.3 g
Salt	0 g

Serving: 1 portion (56.699 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.

Label text, as published

SEMOLINA (WHEAT), DURUM WHEAT FLOUR VITAMINS/MINERALS: VITAMIN B3 (NIACIN, IRON (FERROUS SULFATE VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE MONONITRATE), VITAMIN 82 (RIBOFLAVIN), FOLIC ACID CONTAINS WHEAT INGREDIENTS

Allergens and diets

Contains: Wheat, Gluten

Not gluten-free
Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Packaging

Paper

Context only: no points in v1.

Sources

Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

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Score

Why it scores 100

Nutrition per 100 g

Ingredients

Allergens and diets

Packaging

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