Spaghetti No. 12

Spaghetti No. 12 by De Cecco has 357 kcal per 100 g. One serving (56 g) is about 200 kcal.

Spaghetti No. 12 contains 14.3 g of protein per 100 g — about 8 g per 56 g serving.

Yes — 14.3 g of protein per 100 g, supplying 16% of its calories. That makes it a good protein source.

Yes — carbohydrates provide 80% of its calories (71.4 g per 100 g, of which 3.6 g is sugar). It also delivers 3.6 g of fiber.

It provides 3.6 g of fiber per 100 g — 13% of the daily value.

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 fiber (3.6 g), protein (14.3 g). Overall that places it in band A.

About 28 g of Spaghetti No. 12 equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.

Yes — 357 kcal per 100 g makes it calorie-dense; a 50 g portion is already about 178 kcal.