Cereals and their products
Banza Penne Made From Chickpeas
8 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 83
Banza Penne Made From Chickpeas scores 83 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 12.5 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Xanthan gum: An ingredient class 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.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Banza Penne Made From Chickpeas
Ingredients
- Xanthan gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Energy 339 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 12.5 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 19.6 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 17.5 = 82.5 → 83
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 339 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 5.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 60.7 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 12.5 g |
| Protein | 19.6 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
Serving: 1 serving (56 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Chickpeas, Pea Starch, Tapioca, Xanthan Gum
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Banza
Sources
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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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