Wholewheat Penne

Wholewheat Penne by Dunnes Stores has 344 kcal per 100 g. One serving (500 g) is about 1720 kcal.

Wholewheat Penne contains 12 g of protein per 100 g — about 60 g per 500 g serving.

Yes — 12 g of protein per 100 g, supplying 15% of its calories. That makes it a good protein source.

Yes — carbohydrates provide 78% of its calories (64 g per 100 g, of which 3.3 g is sugar). It also delivers 8.4 g of fiber.

Yes — just 4 mg per 100 g (0% of the daily value), which qualifies as low sodium.

It provides 8.4 g of fiber per 100 g — 30% of the daily value, making it a high-fiber food.

Nutri-Score weighs negatives (calories, sugar, saturated fat, sodium) against positives (fiber, protein) per 100 g. It collects almost no negative points (low sugar, saturated fat and sodium); points in favor come from fiber (8.4 g), protein (12 g). Overall that places it in band A.

About 29 g of Wholewheat Penne equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.