Bambino Macaroni Durum Wheat Macaroni
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Bambino Macaroni is an elbow pasta made from durum wheat semolina, with added iron, zinc and B vitamins. It scores DA2: nutrition is low because protein and fibre are modest, ingredients are as clean as a label gets, and risk is low, held up only by calories. A pantry staple, best paired with vegetables and a protein source.
Ingredients, decoded
2 listed- Hard Wheat Semolina / Rawa
- Micronutrient premix
- Iron (as ferrous sulphate)
- Zinc (Zinc sulphate)
- Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
- Vitamin B12
0 teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 0 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 381 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 11.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 81.3 g |
| Total sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Dietary fibre | 3 g |
| Total fat | 1.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Zinc | 1.1 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 µg |
| Folic acid | 10 µg |
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What to know about Bambino Macaroni Durum Wheat Macaroni
Plain semolina pasta: clean list, modest protein
Bambino Macaroni is a 425 g pack of elbow pasta made from hard wheat semolina (suji), which is 99.2% of the product. The rest is a micronutrient premix: iron as ferrous sulphate, zinc sulphate, folic acid and vitamin B12. It is sold as an everyday pantry pasta, with 0% maida and 100% suji on the front.
Per 100 g of dry pasta you get 381 kcal, 11.74 g protein, 81.25 g carbohydrate, 3 g fibre and 1.1 g fat, with no sugar and 0.3 g saturated fat. The premix adds 1.78 mg iron, 1.09 mg zinc, 10 mcg folic acid and 0.1 mcg vitamin B12. A typical 80 g serve is about 305 kcal and 9.4 g protein.
The front promise of 100% suji and no maida matches the ingredient list. The retailer page calls it high in fibre and protein, which stretches the numbers: 3 g fibre and 11.74 g protein per 100 g are modest. CleanPlate scores it DA2.
Why Bambino Macaroni Durum Wheat Macaroni scores DA2
Nutrition is a D because protein (11.74 g) and fibre (3 g) per 100 g are modest. Ingredients are an A: semolina and a vitamin premix, no additives. Risk is a 2, driven by 381 kcal per 100 g.
Low nutrient density
- Protein
- 11.7 g
- Fibre
- 3 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- 4 declared
- Energy
- 381 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why D
Protein is 11.74 g per 100 g, almost all from the semolina, and fibre is 3 g. In an 80 g typical serve that is about 9.4 g protein and 2.4 g fibre, not enough to lift the grade.
Iron, zinc, folic acid and vitamin B12 are added through the premix, but in small amounts, and the grade is the same with or without them.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Clean, minimally processed
- Base
- Hard Wheat Semolina / Rawa
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
The list is hard wheat semolina at 99.2% plus a vitamin and mineral premix. There are no additives, no sweeteners, no flavours and no refined fats, so nothing costs ingredient points.
The front claims check out against the list: it is suji and not maida, and the fortification is declared. No hollow label promise applies.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Low risk
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 0 mg
- Saturated fat
- 0.3 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 2
Energy is the only real driver: 381 kcal per 100 g puts a floor under the risk number, which lands on a 2.
Saturated fat is 0.3 g per 100 g, added sugar is 0 g, trans fat is 0 g and sodium is declared as 0 mg, so none of these add to it. Figures are for dry pasta as sold.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
No major red flags on the label.
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of fibre
- +Green flag: No added sugar
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Does Bambino Macaroni Durum Wheat Macaroni live up to its claims?
The 100% suji, no maida and fortification claims hold. The retailer page's high fibre and protein claim is framed generously, at 3 g fibre and 11.74 g protein per 100 g.
- On the packHolds
“0% Maida, 100% Suji”
Hard wheat semolina is 99.2% of the product, with no refined flour listed. The rest is the vitamin and mineral premix.
- On the packHolds
“Fortified: vitamins, zinc, iron, folic acid”
The list names iron as ferrous sulphate, zinc sulphate, folic acid and vitamin B12. Per 100 g that is 1.78 mg iron, 1.09 mg zinc and 10 mcg folic acid.
- Retail listingBe careful
“High in Fiber & Protein”
The retailer page says high in fibre and protein, and the pack shows 3 g fibre and 11.74 g protein per 100 g. Those are modest for a staple, and refined-style pasta is not a fibre source.
- Retail listingHolds
“Zero Sugar, Zero Trans Fat”
Sugar and trans fat are both 0 g per 100 g, and no hydrogenated fat is listed.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Helps maintain weight”
At 381 kcal per 100 g dry, it is an energy-dense staple. Portion size and what goes with it decide the effect on weight.
What's in Bambino Macaroni Durum Wheat Macaroni?
Hard wheat semolina makes up 99.2% of the list, followed by an iron, zinc, folic acid and B12 premix. There are no additives or added sugar to watch.
The ingredient list, read for you
Hard wheat semolina (rawa) leads at 99.2%, so this is essentially a one-ingredient pasta. The only other item is a micronutrient premix: iron as ferrous sulphate, zinc sulphate, folic acid (vitamin B9) and vitamin B12, added to fortify the pasta.
Ingredients to watch
- Protein and fibreWorth watching
11.74 g protein and 3 g fibre per 100 g are modest, which is why nutrition is a D. A serve gives about 9.4 g protein.
- EnergyWorth watching
381 kcal per 100 g dry, about 305 kcal in an 80 g typical serve, before sauce or oil. This is what sets the risk grade.
- Single ingredient plus premixFine
Semolina at 99.2% and a vitamin and mineral premix. No additives, flavours or added sugar.
- Fat, sugar and sodiumFine
0.3 g saturated fat, 0 g sugar, 0 g trans fat and 0 mg sodium declared per 100 g.
What it doesn’t have
- No whole wheat: the base is semolina, so fibre stays at 3 g per 100 g.
Who should eat Bambino Macaroni Durum Wheat Macaroni?
A regular pantry food for most adults and children, best with vegetables and protein alongside. People managing blood sugar should check portions with their doctor.
- Most adultsA few times a week
About 305 kcal in an 80 g serve, with modest protein and fibre.
- ChildrenA few times a week
No sugar or additives, but 3 g fibre per 100 g is low.
- Diabetes or prediabetesCheck with your doctor
About 65 g carbohydrate in an 80 g serve, though sugar is 0 g.
- Active peopleA few times a week
Carbohydrate energy with about 9.4 g protein per serve, so add a protein.
Recipes with Bambino Macaroni Durum Wheat Macaroni
Pair it with vegetables and a protein source to lift the 3 g fibre and 11.74 g protein per 100 g, and add salt yourself, since the pasta declares none.
Vegetable masala macaroni
Toss with onion, capsicum, carrot and peas to add fibre to a base that has 3 g per 100 g.
Chickpea or paneer macaroni
Add chickpeas, paneer or egg to lift protein beyond the 9.4 g in an 80 g serve.
Macaroni in vegetable soup
Drop a small handful into a vegetable broth. You control the salt, as the pasta itself declares no sodium.
Bambino Macaroni Durum Wheat Macaroni: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Bambino Macaroni Durum Wheat Macaroni?
Bambino Macaroni is an elbow pasta made from durum wheat semolina, with added iron, zinc and B vitamins. It scores DA2: nutrition is low because protein and fibre are modest, ingredients are as clean as a label gets, and risk is low, held up only by calories. A pantry staple, best paired with vegetables and a protein source. Nutrition D, ingredients A, load risk 2; nutrition and ingredients run A to E, risk runs 1 to 5, and A and 1 are best.
How many calories and how much protein are in Bambino Macaroni Durum Wheat Macaroni?
Per 100 g, Bambino Macaroni Durum Wheat Macaroni has 381 kcal, 11.7 g protein, 81.3 g carbohydrate, 1.1 g fat and 0.3 g saturated fat. One serve (80 g, typical serve) has 305 kcal and 9.4 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Bambino Macaroni Durum Wheat Macaroni?
2 ingredients, in label order: Hard Wheat Semolina / Rawa, Micronutrient premix (Iron (as ferrous sulphate), Zinc (Zinc sulphate), Vitamin B9 (Folic acid), Vitamin B12).
Does Bambino Macaroni Durum Wheat Macaroni live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 3 hold, 2 need care. "High in Fiber & Protein" needs care: The retailer page says high in fibre and protein, and the pack shows 3 g fibre and 11.74 g protein per 100 g. Those are modest for a staple, and refined-style pasta is not a fibre source. "Helps maintain weight" needs care: At 381 kcal per 100 g dry, it is an energy-dense staple. Portion size and what goes with it decide the effect on weight.
Who should limit Bambino Macaroni Durum Wheat Macaroni?
Most adults: a few times a week. About 305 kcal in an 80 g serve, with modest protein and fibre. Children: a few times a week. No sugar or additives, but 3 g fibre per 100 g is low. Diabetes or prediabetes: check with your doctor. About 65 g carbohydrate in an 80 g serve, though sugar is 0 g.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Bambino Macaroni Durum Wheat Macaroni have?
Per 100 g, Bambino Macaroni Durum Wheat Macaroni has 0 g added sugar, 0 mg sodium (about 0 g salt) and 0.3 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is under all three lines.
Last reviewed October 24, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
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