Organic Italian Artisan Pasta Gigli

Organic Italian Artisan Pasta Gigli by Trader Joe's has 357 kcal per 100 g. One serving (56 g) is about 200 kcal.

Organic Italian Artisan Pasta Gigli contains 12.5 g of protein per 100 g — about 7 g per 56 g serving.

Yes — 12.5 g of protein per 100 g, supplying 14% of its calories. That makes it a good protein source.

Yes — carbohydrates provide 86% of its calories (76.8 g per 100 g, of which 1.8 g is sugar). It also delivers 2.7 g of fiber.

Yes — only 1.8 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its 76.8 g of carbs come from starch and fiber rather than sugar.

Yes — just 7.6 mg per 100 g (0% of the daily value), which qualifies as low sodium.

Nutri-Score weighs negatives (calories, sugar, saturated fat, sodium) against positives (fiber, protein) per 100 g. Points against come from calorie density (357 kcal); points in favor come from protein (12.5 g). Overall that places it in band A.

About 28 g of Organic Italian Artisan Pasta Gigli equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.