Acini Di Pepe No. 78

Acini Di Pepe No. 78 by De Cecco has 353 kcal per 100 g. One serving (85 g) is about 300 kcal.

Acini Di Pepe No. 78 contains 14.1 g of protein per 100 g — about 12 g per 85 g serving.

Yes — 14.1 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 (71.8 g per 100 g, of which 3.5 g is sugar). It also delivers 2.4 g of fiber.

Yes — just 3.5 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 (353 kcal); points in favor come from protein (14.1 g). Overall that places it in band A.

About 28 g of Acini Di Pepe No. 78 equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.

Yes — 353 kcal per 100 g makes it calorie-dense; a 50 g portion is already about 176 kcal.