Disano Elbow Pasta (100 % Durum Wheat)
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A realistic serve of Disano Elbow Pasta (80 g dry pasta, one serve) has 279 kcal, 9.2 g protein, 60.9 g carbohydrate, 0.3 g fat, 0 g added sugar and 1 mg sodium. Per 100 g it has 349 kcal, 11.5 g protein, 76.1 g carbohydrate, 0.32 g fat, 0.18 g saturated fat, 0 g added sugar, 7 g fibre and 1 mg sodium.
Disano Elbow Pasta is a plain dried pasta made from a single ingredient, durum wheat semolina. It scores CA2: middling on nutrition because it is mostly starch with modest protein and fibre, top on ingredients because nothing else is added, and low on risk because salt, sugar and saturated fat are almost absent. A staple base to pair with vegetables and protein.
Ingredients, decoded
1 listed- Durum Wheat Semolina
1 teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 3.8 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
Score and nutrition facts for Disano Elbow Pasta (100 % Durum Wheat):
| Energy | 349 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 11.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 76.1 g |
| Total sugars | 3.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Dietary fibre | 7 g |
| Total fat | 0.32 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.18 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 1.5 mg |
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Why Disano Elbow Pasta scores CA2
Nutrition is a C on 11.5 g protein and 7 g fibre per 100 g from wheat alone. Ingredients are an A with one item and no additives, and risk is a 2, driven almost only by 349 kcal per 100 g.
Adequate nutrient density
- Protein
- 11.5 g
- Fibre
- 7 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 349 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why C
Protein is 11.5 g per 100 g and fibre is 7 g, so an 80 g serve gives 9.2 g protein and 5.6 g fibre. Carbohydrate is 76 g per 100 g, mostly starch, with 3.8 g total sugar and no added sugar.
All the protein comes from wheat, which earns less credit than a mixed protein source, and no vitamins or minerals are declared. That is why the grade sits at a C and not higher.
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 one item, durum wheat semolina, so there are no additives, no sweeteners, no added fat and no hollow label promises. Nothing costs ingredient points.
Each claim on the pack, including no artificial colour, flavour or preservatives and zero trans fat, matches the list.
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
- 1.5 mg
- Saturated fat
- 0.18 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 2
Risk is a 2. Added sugar is 0 g, saturated fat is 0.18 g and sodium is 1.49 mg per 100 g as printed, so those three barely register.
Nearly all of the risk comes from energy: 349 kcal per 100 g, or about 279 kcal in an 80 g serve. That is what any dried pasta carries, and it is why the score does not sit lower.
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 (11.5g)
- +Green flag: High fibre (7g)
- +Green flag: No added sugar
Does Disano Elbow Pasta live up to its claims?
Every pack claim checks out against the one-item list and the panel. The cooking time is stated differently on the pack and the retailer page, and the low glycemic index mention carries no figure.
- On the packHolds
“100% Durum Wheat Semolina Pasta”
Durum wheat semolina is the only ingredient on the label, and the back of the pack adds No Maida.
- On the packHolds
“Source of Protein & Dietary Fibre”
11.5 g protein and 7 g fibre per 100 g, so about 9.2 g and 5.6 g in an 80 g serve. It is a source, not a rich source.
- On the packHolds
“Zero Cholesterol & No Trans Fat”
The panel shows 0 mg cholesterol and 0 g trans fat, and no hydrogenated fat is listed.
- On the packBe careful
“13 Minutes”
The retailer page shows 8 minutes, the front of the pack shows 13 minutes and the back text says 12 minutes. Follow the pack.
- On the packBe careful
“Low glycemic index mention”
The brand blurb mentions a low glycemic index but prints no figure. The pasta has 76 g carbohydrate per 100 g, so portion still matters.
What's in Disano Elbow Pasta?
Durum wheat semolina is the only ingredient. There is nothing to watch in the list, only the energy and carbohydrate that any dried pasta carries.
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 whole list: the milled hard wheat that gives pasta its firm bite. No percentage is printed because nothing else is added, and there are no colours, flavours, preservatives, emulsifiers or oils.
Ingredients to watch
- Energy and carbohydrateWorth watching
349 kcal and 76 g carbohydrate per 100 g, so about 279 kcal and 61 g carbohydrate in an 80 g dry serve. Sauces add to this.
- Wheat as the only proteinWorth watching
11.5 g protein per 100 g, all from wheat. It helps, but it is not a complete protein meal without a topping.
- Ingredient listFine
One ingredient, durum wheat semolina, with no additives.
- Salt, sugar and saturated fatFine
Sodium is printed at 1.49 mg per 100 g, added sugar is 0 g and saturated fat is 0.18 g. Salt is added by you in the cooking water.
- FibreFine
7 g per 100 g, about 5.6 g in an 80 g serve.
What it doesn’t have
- No vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
- The pack does not say whether the pasta is wholegrain or refined semolina beyond naming durum wheat semolina.
What to know about Disano Elbow Pasta
A one-ingredient pasta where energy is the only cost
Disano Elbow Pasta is a 500 g pack of dried elbow macaroni with one ingredient on the label: durum wheat semolina, with no percentage printed because nothing else is in it. It is bought as an everyday pantry staple for pasta salads, tomato-sauce dishes and soups, and the pack says it cooks in 13 minutes.
The pack's serve is 80 g of dry pasta. That gives about 279 kcal, 9.2 g protein, 5.6 g fibre and 61 g carbohydrate, with 0.14 g saturated fat and no added sugar. Per 100 g the pack prints 349 kcal, 11.5 g protein, 7 g fibre and 0.18 g saturated fat. Sodium is printed at 1.49 mg per 100 g, which is close to none.
The front promises 100% durum wheat semolina, no artificial colour, flavour or preservatives, zero cholesterol and no trans fat, and the one-item list backs every one of those. The pack also says Source of Protein, which is accurate but modest. CleanPlate scores it CA2.
Who should eat Disano Elbow Pasta?
Suitable as an everyday staple for most adults and children, sensibly portioned for people watching blood sugar, and a useful carbohydrate base for active people.
- Most adultsEveryday
About 279 kcal in an 80 g dry serve, with almost no salt, sugar or saturated fat.
- ChildrenEveryday
One ingredient, no additives, and 9.2 g protein per 80 g serve.
- Diabetes or prediabetesA few times a week
61 g carbohydrate per 80 g serve, so keep the portion measured and add vegetables and protein.
- Active peopleEveryday
61 g carbohydrate and 9.2 g protein per serve make a useful energy base.
Recipes with Disano Elbow Pasta
Pasta salad, a red sauce pasta and a vegetable soup all suit it, and the 80 g serve keeps each near 279 kcal before the other ingredients.
Cold pasta salad
Toss 80 g of cooked-from-dry elbows with chopped vegetables and a light dressing, so the 5.6 g fibre per serve rises further.
Spicy red sauce pasta
Sauté vegetables on a low flame, mix with tomato sauce and stir in the pasta for 3 to 4 minutes, as the pack directs.
Minestrone soup
Add a small handful of elbows to a vegetable and bean soup, where the pasta supplies the carbohydrate and the beans add protein.
Disano Elbow Pasta: common questions
Is Disano Elbow Pasta (100 % Durum Wheat) healthy?
Disano Elbow 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 Disano Elbow Pasta (100 % Durum Wheat)?
Per 100 g, Disano Elbow Pasta (100 % Durum Wheat) has 349 kcal, 11.5 g protein, 76.1 g carbohydrate, 0.32 g fat and 0.18 g saturated fat. One serve (80 g dry pasta, one serve) has 279 kcal and 9.2 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Disano Elbow Pasta (100 % Durum Wheat)?
1 ingredient, in label order: Durum Wheat Semolina.
Does Disano Elbow Pasta (100 % Durum Wheat) live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 3 hold, 2 need care. "13 Minutes" needs care: The retailer page shows 8 minutes, the front of the pack shows 13 minutes and the back text says 12 minutes. Follow the pack. "Low glycemic index mention" needs care: The brand blurb mentions a low glycemic index but prints no figure. The pasta has 76 g carbohydrate per 100 g, so portion still matters.
Who should limit Disano Elbow Pasta (100 % Durum Wheat)?
Most adults: everyday. About 279 kcal in an 80 g dry serve, with almost no salt, sugar or saturated fat. Children: everyday. One ingredient, no additives, and 9.2 g protein per 80 g serve. Diabetes or prediabetes: a few times a week. 61 g carbohydrate per 80 g serve, so keep the portion measured and add vegetables and protein.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Disano Elbow Pasta (100 % Durum Wheat) have?
Per 100 g, Disano Elbow Pasta (100 % Durum Wheat) has 0 g added sugar, 1 mg sodium (about 0 g salt) and 0.18 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 CA2 score mean for Disano Elbow Pasta (100 % Durum Wheat)?
The first letter (C) 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 11.5 g per 100 g and fibre is 7 g, so an 80 g serve gives 9.2 g protein and 5.6 g fibre. Carbohydrate is 76 g per 100 g, mostly starch, with 3.8 g total sugar and no added sugar. Ingredients: The list is one item, durum wheat semolina, so there are no additives, no sweeteners, no added fat and no hollow label promises. Nothing costs ingredient points. Load risk: Risk is a 2. Added sugar is 0 g, saturated fat is 0.18 g and sodium is 1.49 mg per 100 g as printed, so those three 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 | CA2 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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