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Barilla Protein+ Penne
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Dry pastas

Barilla Protein+ Penne

14.5 oz

Excellent out of 100 Medium confidence
  • No additives
  • Contains whole grains
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Why it scores 100

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

  1. Fiber 8.9 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
  2. No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info
  3. Pea protein: An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info

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

The Receipt

Protein+ Penne

START100

Ingredients

  • Pea protein
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
subtotal−2.5

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Energy 339 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [2]
  • Fiber 8.9 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [2]
  • Protein 17.9 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [2]
subtotal+4

Bonuses

  • No additives
    Info No food additives in the ingredient list. [1]
subtotal+3
TOTAL 100Excellent

100 + 4.5 = 104.5 → 100

GTIN 00076808533606 · 2026-09-12

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy339 kcal
Fat1.8 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates67.9 g
Sugars3 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber8.9 g
Protein17.9 g
Salt0 g

Serving: 1 serving (100 g)

Ingredients

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

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Not gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. 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.”

    cdn.realfood.gov