Trader Joe’s Penne Rigate Pasta

Trader Joe’s Penne Rigate Pasta by Trader Joe's has 357 kcal per 100 g. One serving (56 g) is about 200 kcal.

Trader Joe’s Penne Rigate Pasta 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 15% of its calories. That makes it a good protein source.

Yes — carbohydrates provide 83% of its calories (71.4 g per 100 g, of which 3.6 g is sugar). It also delivers 3.6 g of fiber.

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

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 (12.5 g). Overall that places it in band A.

About 28 g of Trader Joe’s Penne Rigate Pasta equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.