Barilla Farfalle Durum Wheat Pasta
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Barilla Farfalle is a dried bow-tie pasta made from just durum wheat semolina and water. It scores DA2: nutrition is low because it is mostly starch with modest fibre and no vitamins declared, ingredients are clean with no additives, and risk is low with only energy counting against it. A pantry staple for regular meals, best served with vegetables and a protein.
Ingredients, decoded
2 listed- durum wheat semolina
- water
½ teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 3.5 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 364 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 12.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 71.2 g |
| Total sugars | 3.5 g |
| Dietary fibre | 3 g |
| Total fat | 2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
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What to know about Barilla Farfalle Durum Wheat Pasta
Two plain ingredients, but mostly starch
Barilla Farfalle is dried bow-tie pasta in a 500 g pack, made from durum wheat semolina and water. No percentages are declared, but with only two ingredients the semolina is the whole of the dry food. It is bought as an everyday pasta for families, salads and quick weeknight meals.
The pack prints 85 g as one serve of dry pasta. That serve gives 309 kcal, 10.6 g protein, 60.5 g carbohydrate, 2.6 g fibre and 0.4 g saturated fat. Per 100 g the pasta has 364 kcal, 12.5 g protein, 3 g fibre, 3.5 g total sugar and 5 mg sodium. There is no added sugar and almost no salt.
The front says only Farfalle, and that is what is in the pack. The back carries brand heritage, a recyclable-pack note and a plastic-saving claim, but no nutrition promises. The ingredient list is as short as it gets. CleanPlate scores it DA2.
Why Barilla Farfalle Durum Wheat Pasta scores DA2
Nutrition is a D because the fibre is modest and no vitamins or minerals are declared. Ingredients are an A with just semolina and water, and risk is a 2 because only energy, 364 kcal per 100 g, counts against it.
Low nutrient density
- Protein
- 12.5 g
- Fibre
- 3 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 364 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why D
Protein is 12.5 g per 100 g and fibre is 3 g, which is modest for a food that is 71.2 g carbohydrate per 100 g. In one 85 g serve that is 10.6 g protein and 2.6 g fibre.
No vitamins or minerals are declared, so nothing adds to the grade beyond protein and fibre. The protein comes from refined wheat semolina, which limits the credit it earns.
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
- durum wheat semolina
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
The list is durum wheat semolina and water. There are no additives, no sweetener, no added fat and no flavouring, so nothing costs ingredient points.
No label promise is hollow. The only gap is that no percentage is declared, which matters little with two ingredients.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Low risk
- Total sugar
- 3.5 g
- Sodium
- 5 mg
- Saturated fat
- 0.5 g
03 Load risk: why 2
Energy is the part that sets the grade: 364 kcal per 100 g, about 309 kcal in one 85 g serve. Sugar is 0 g added, saturated fat is 0.5 g and sodium is 5 mg per 100 g, so these add almost nothing.
Risk lands on a 2 because the pasta has no sugar, salt or fat to push it higher. The sauce, not the pasta, decides how much of those a finished meal has.
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 protein (12.5g)
- +Green flag: Source of fibre
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Does Barilla Farfalle Durum Wheat Pasta live up to its claims?
The pack makes few promises and none are misleading. It is durum wheat pasta as named, and the plastic-saving figure is the maker's own projection.
- Product nameHolds
“Durum Wheat Pasta”
The only ingredients are durum wheat semolina and water, so the name matches the list.
- On the packBe careful
“Mix of selected durum wheat”
The back of the pack describes a special blend of selected durum wheat, but the list gives no percentage and no origin. It confirms durum wheat only.
- On the packBe careful
“Saves 126,000 kg plastic a year”
The pack says the figure is a projection based on packs sold in 2020, after removing the plastic window. It says nothing about the food itself.
- On the packBe careful
“Energy per 100 g”
The import statement on the pack prints 353 kcal per 100 g, while the nutrition panel prints 364 kcal. The panel value is used here.
What's in Barilla Farfalle Durum Wheat Pasta?
Durum wheat semolina and water, with no additives. The things to watch are the portion size and the fibre, which is only 3 g per 100 g.
The ingredient list, read for you
Durum wheat semolina comes first and water second, so the dry pasta is semolina only. Semolina gives the starch, the protein and the golden colour, and water shapes the dough before drying. There are no additives, no added fat and no flavouring. No percentages are declared.
Ingredients to watch
- EnergyWorth watching
364 kcal per 100 g, about 309 kcal in one 85 g serve of dry pasta. This is the part of the risk grade that counts, so portion size matters.
- Fibre and micronutrientsWorth watching
3 g fibre per 100 g, 2.6 g per serve, and no vitamins or minerals declared. Vegetables in the sauce make up the difference.
- Ingredient listFine
Durum wheat semolina and water only, with no additives.
- Sodium and sugarFine
5 mg sodium per 100 g, and no added sugar. Total sugar is 3.5 g per 100 g from the wheat itself.
What it doesn’t have
- No vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
- No wholegrain or fibre-rich variant is stated; fibre is 3 g per 100 g.
Who should eat Barilla Farfalle Durum Wheat Pasta?
Suitable for most adults and children on a regular basis, with the portion kept to about one serve. People managing diabetes should check with their doctor.
- Most adultsEveryday
309 kcal per 85 g serve, with 5 mg sodium per 100 g and no additives.
- ChildrenEveryday
No additives or added sugar, and 10.6 g protein per serve.
- Diabetes or prediabetesCheck with your doctor
60.5 g carbohydrate in one 85 g serve, so portion and sauce matter.
- Active peopleEveryday
60.5 g carbohydrate and 10.6 g protein per serve make a useful base.
Recipes with Barilla Farfalle Durum Wheat Pasta
Pair it with light vegetable sauces or a pasta salad, so the meal gets the fibre and vitamins the pasta does not carry.
Farfalle with a light vegetable sauce
Toss the pasta with sauteed seasonal vegetables to add the fibre the 2.6 g per serve lacks.
Farfalle pasta salad
Cool the cooked pasta and mix with chopped vegetables, beans or paneer, so the 10.6 g protein per serve gets a boost.
Tomato and basil farfalle
A simple tomato sauce keeps the meal light, since the pasta itself brings only 5 mg sodium per 100 g.
Barilla Farfalle Durum Wheat Pasta: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Barilla Farfalle Durum Wheat Pasta?
Barilla Farfalle is a dried bow-tie pasta made from just durum wheat semolina and water. It scores DA2: nutrition is low because it is mostly starch with modest fibre and no vitamins declared, ingredients are clean with no additives, and risk is low with only energy counting against it. A pantry staple for regular meals, best served with vegetables and a protein. 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 Barilla Farfalle Durum Wheat Pasta?
Per 100 g, Barilla Farfalle Durum Wheat Pasta has 364 kcal, 12.5 g protein, 71.2 g carbohydrate, 2 g fat and 0.5 g saturated fat. One serve (85 g dry pasta, one serve) has 309 kcal and 10.6 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Barilla Farfalle Durum Wheat Pasta?
2 ingredients, in label order: durum wheat semolina, water.
Does Barilla Farfalle Durum Wheat Pasta live up to its claims?
4 claims checked: 1 holds, 3 need care. "Mix of selected durum wheat" needs care: The back of the pack describes a special blend of selected durum wheat, but the list gives no percentage and no origin. It confirms durum wheat only. "Saves 126,000 kg plastic a year" needs care: The pack says the figure is a projection based on packs sold in 2020, after removing the plastic window. It says nothing about the food itself.
Who should limit Barilla Farfalle Durum Wheat Pasta?
Most adults: everyday. 309 kcal per 85 g serve, with 5 mg sodium per 100 g and no additives. Children: everyday. No additives or added sugar, and 10.6 g protein per serve. Diabetes or prediabetes: check with your doctor. 60.5 g carbohydrate in one 85 g serve, so portion and sauce matter.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Barilla Farfalle Durum Wheat Pasta have?
Per 100 g, Barilla Farfalle Durum Wheat Pasta has 3.5 g sugar, 5 mg sodium (about 0 g salt) and 0.5 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 30, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Label read on 30 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 October 2026 | DA2 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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