Borges Penne Rigate Durum Wheat Pasta
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A realistic serve of Borges Penne Rigate Durum Wheat Pasta (1 serve, 70 g dry pasta) has 252 kcal, 9.1 g protein, 50.4 g carbohydrate, 1.1 g fat, 0 g added sugar and 4 mg sodium. Per 100 g it has 359 kcal, 13 g protein, 72 g carbohydrate, 1.5 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 0 g added sugar, 2.9 g fibre and 6 mg sodium.
Borges Penne Rigate is dried durum wheat pasta with a single ingredient. It scores [L]EA2: low on nutrition as it is mostly starch with modest fibre, strong on ingredients for the clean list but marked down for a fibre claim the numbers do not support, and low on risk. Fine as a staple, paired with vegetables and protein.
Ingredients, decoded
1 listed- Durum wheat semolina
½ teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 2.5 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
Score and nutrition facts for Borges Penne Rigate Durum Wheat Pasta:
| Energy | 359.3 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 13 g |
| Carbohydrates | 72 g |
| Total sugars | 2.5 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Dietary fibre | 2.9 g |
| Total fat | 1.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 5.8 mg |
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Why Borges Penne Rigate Durum Wheat Pasta scores [L]EA2
Nutrition is an E: 13 g protein and 2.9 g fibre per 100 g, with wheat protein counted at half weight. Ingredients are an A for one clean ingredient, and risk is a 2, driven only by energy.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 13 g
- Fibre
- 2.9 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 359 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
Protein is 13 g per 100 g, but the one source is wheat semolina, and the grade counts it at half weight. Fibre is 2.9 g per 100 g, about 0.8 g per 100 kcal, and 72 g of the 100 g is carbohydrate.
No vitamins or minerals are declared, so nothing else lifts the grade. In a 70 g serve that is about 252 kcal, 9.1 g protein and 2 g fibre.
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 a single item, durum wheat semolina, with no additives, no hydrogenated fat and no sweetener. That earns the top ingredient grade.
The High in Fibre claim is the only thing that costs points. The test is fibre under 6 g per 100 g and under 3 g per 100 kcal, and the pasta has 2.9 g and 0.81 g. That costs 4 label points and sets the [L].
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
- 5.8 mg
- Saturated fat
- 0.5 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 2
Energy is almost all of the risk number: 359 kcal per 100 g of dry pasta. Saturated fat at 0.5 g and sodium at 5.8 mg per 100 g barely register.
Added sugar is 0 g and trans fat is 0 g, so neither plays a part. The grade is a 2 for that reason.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
[L] The name or pack claims promise more than the ingredient list delivers. See Claims vs reality.
Red flags
No major red flags on the label.
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (13g)
- +Green flag: No added sugar
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Does Borges Penne Rigate Durum Wheat Pasta live up to its claims?
The protein, trans fat and Italian durum semolina claims hold. The High in Fibre claim does not: 2.9 g per 100 g is well under the 6 g bar, and that sets the [L].
- On the packMisleading
“High in Fibre”
Fibre is 2.9 g per 100 g, under the 6 g needed for a high-fibre claim, and 0.81 g per 100 kcal, under the 3 g line. A 70 g serve has about 2 g.
- On the packHolds
“High in Protein”
13 g per 100 g, so about 9.1 g in a 70 g serve. All of it comes from the wheat.
- On the packHolds
“0% Trans Fat”
Trans fat is declared as 0 g and no hydrogenated fat is listed.
- On the packHolds
“Made with Italian Durum Wheat Semolina”
Durum wheat semolina is the only ingredient on the list.
What's in Borges Penne Rigate Durum Wheat Pasta?
Durum wheat semolina is the only ingredient, with no additives and no declared percentages needed. The fibre claim is the one thing to watch.
1 ingredient listed. None of them is an additive or watched ingredient in our research.
The ingredient list, read for you
Durum wheat semolina is the only ingredient, so the pasta is the semolina and nothing else, with no percentage to declare. The pack notes it contains wheat and may contain soy.
Ingredients to watch
- High in Fibre claimConcern
2.9 g fibre per 100 g, about 2 g per 70 g serve, is under the bar for the claim. It costs label points.
- Mostly starchWorth watching
72 g carbohydrate and 359 kcal per 100 g of dry pasta, about 50 g carbohydrate and 252 kcal per 70 g serve.
- Single ingredientFine
Durum wheat semolina only: no additives, no sweetener and no added fat.
- Sodium and sugarFine
5.8 mg sodium and 0 g added sugar per 100 g.
What it doesn’t have
- No vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
- No wholegrain: it is made from semolina, with only 2.9 g fibre per 100 g.
What to know about Borges Penne Rigate Durum Wheat Pasta
Clean single-ingredient pasta with a fibre claim that falls short
Borges Penne Rigate is a 500 g pack of bronze-cut dried pasta made from one ingredient, durum wheat semolina, imported from Italy. It is bought as an everyday pantry pasta to cook with vegetables and a sauce. Because there is only one ingredient, no percentage is declared.
Per 100 g of dry pasta you get 359 kcal, 13 g protein, 72 g carbohydrate, 2.9 g fibre and 1.5 g fat, with 0 g added sugar and just 5.8 mg sodium. The pack counts a 70 g serve, seven to a pack, which is about 252 kcal, 9.1 g protein and 2 g fibre.
The name is accurate: it is penne rigate, made from durum wheat. The back of the pack goes further, with High in Fibre, and 2.9 g per 100 g does not meet that bar. That claim sets the [L] flag. CleanPlate scores it [L]EA2.
Who should eat Borges Penne Rigate Durum Wheat Pasta?
Suitable most days for most adults, children and active people. Anyone managing blood sugar should watch the serve, since 70 g dry has about 50 g carbohydrate.
- Most adultsEveryday
252 kcal per 70 g dry serve, with almost no sodium, sugar or saturated fat.
- ChildrenEveryday
No added sugar and 5.8 mg sodium per 100 g, with about 9.1 g protein per serve.
- Diabetes or prediabetesA few times a week
About 50 g carbohydrate per 70 g dry serve, with only 2 g fibre.
- Active peopleEveryday
About 50 g carbohydrate and 9.1 g protein per 70 g dry serve.
Recipes with Borges Penne Rigate Durum Wheat Pasta
Pair a 70 g dry serve with vegetables, pulses or egg to add the fibre and protein the pasta alone leaves short.
Penne with sautéed vegetables
Toss a 70 g dry serve with sautéed vegetables and your sauce to add the fibre the pasta has only 2 g of.
Penne with olive oil and cooking water
As the pack suggests, finish with a little olive oil and a splash of the reserved cooking water, for a simple plate of about 252 kcal of pasta.
Penne with beans or paneer
Stir in chickpeas, beans or cubed paneer to lift the 9.1 g protein per serve.
Borges Penne Rigate Durum Wheat Pasta: common questions
Is Borges Penne Rigate Durum Wheat Pasta healthy?
Borges Penne Rigate Durum Wheat Pasta is not high in sugar, salt or saturated fat, so it can be a regular part of your diet.
How many calories and how much protein are in Borges Penne Rigate Durum Wheat Pasta?
Per 100 g, Borges Penne Rigate Durum Wheat Pasta has 359 kcal, 13 g protein, 72 g carbohydrate, 1.5 g fat and 0.5 g saturated fat. One serve (1 serve, 70 g dry pasta) has 252 kcal and 9.1 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Borges Penne Rigate Durum Wheat Pasta?
1 ingredient, in label order: Durum wheat semolina.
Does Borges Penne Rigate Durum Wheat Pasta live up to its claims?
4 claims checked: 3 hold, 1 is misleading. "High in Fibre" is misleading: Fibre is 2.9 g per 100 g, under the 6 g needed for a high-fibre claim, and 0.81 g per 100 kcal, under the 3 g line. A 70 g serve has about 2 g.
Who should limit Borges Penne Rigate Durum Wheat Pasta?
Most adults: everyday. 252 kcal per 70 g dry serve, with almost no sodium, sugar or saturated fat. Children: everyday. No added sugar and 5.8 mg sodium per 100 g, with about 9.1 g protein per serve. Diabetes or prediabetes: a few times a week. About 50 g carbohydrate per 70 g dry serve, with only 2 g fibre.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Borges Penne Rigate Durum Wheat Pasta have?
Per 100 g, Borges Penne Rigate Durum Wheat Pasta has 0 g added sugar, 6 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.
What does the EA2 score mean for Borges Penne Rigate Durum Wheat Pasta?
The first letter (E) grades nutrition density on A to E, the second (A) grades ingredient integrity on A to E, and the number (2) grades load risk on 1 to 5. A and 1 are best. Nutrition: Protein is 13 g per 100 g, but the one source is wheat semolina, and the grade counts it at half weight. Fibre is 2.9 g per 100 g, about 0.8 g per 100 kcal, and 72 g of the 100 g is carbohydrate. Ingredients: The list is a single item, durum wheat semolina, with no additives, no hydrogenated fat and no sweetener. That earns the top ingredient grade. Load risk: Energy is almost all of the risk number: 359 kcal per 100 g of dry pasta. Saturated fat at 0.5 g and sodium at 5.8 mg per 100 g barely register.
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Reference values: FSSAI labelling regulations, Codex Alimentarius, ICMR-NIN and the UK front of pack guidance. Where our label data comes from.
Label read on 31 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2026 | EA2 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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