Spaghetti
Barilla Protein+ Thin Spaghetti
14.5 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- No additives
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 87
Barilla Protein+ Thin Spaghetti scores 87 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- plus 4 points Fiber 8.9 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
- plus 3 points No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better pasta
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Thin Spaghetti No. 11 De Cecco · 1 lb/453 g Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 13 points higher -
Enriched macaroni product, thin spaghetti Food Club Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 13 points higher -
Whole wheat, macaroni, product, thin, spaghetti Giant Foods · 16 oz/1 lb/454 g Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 13 points higher -
Condoning Thin Spaghetti Ronzoni · 1 lb Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 13 points higher -
Thin Spaghetti Great Value · 16 oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 13 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Protein+ Thin Spaghetti
Ingredients
- Pea protein minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Energy 339 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 8.9 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 17.9 g / 100 g plus 2 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 13.5 = 86.5 → 87
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 339 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 67.9 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 8.9 g |
| Protein | 17.9 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 portion (56 g)
Ingredients
- SEMOLINA (WHEAT)
- DURUM WHEAT FLOUR
- LENTIL FLOUR
- PEA PROTEIN
- CHICKPEA FLOUR
- BARLEY FLOUR
- SPELT FLOUR
- VITAMINS/MINERALS: VITAMIN B3 (NIACIN)
- IRON (FERROUS SULFATE)
- VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE MONONITRATE)
- VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN)
- FOLIC ACID
Label text, as published
SEMOLINA (WHEAT), DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, LENTIL FLOUR, PEA PROTEIN, CHICKPEA FLOUR, BARLEY FLOUR, SPELT FLOUR, VITAMINS/MINERALS: VITAMIN B3 (NIACIN), IRON (FERROUS SULFATE), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE MONONITRATE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), FOLIC ACID
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten, Egg
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More spaghetti on GoodSwap
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Protein+ Spaghetti Barilla · 14.5 oz (411 g) Ultra-processedNo additivesContains whole grains Score 87 out of 100 Excellent -
Thin Spaghetti Barilla · 16 oz No additivesContains whole grains Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Organic Spaghetti Garofalo · 500 g/17.6 oz Certified organicNo additives Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
No. 8 Spaghetti Pasta New World Pasta Company · 1 lb No additives Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Whole Wheat Spaghetti Great Value · 16 oz/1 lb/454 g No additivesContains whole grains Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Thin Spaghetti Barilla · 50 lb No additives Score 100 out of 100 Excellent
More from Barilla
Sources
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org