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DiSano Pastalicious Penne Pasta

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A realistic serve of DiSano Pastalicious Penne Pasta (80 g dry, 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.

Summary

DiSano Pastalicious Penne is dry durum wheat semolina pasta with nothing else added. It scores CA2: middle on nutrition since protein and fibre are modest and no vitamins are declared, the highest on ingredients for a one-item list, and low on risk because only the calories count. A plain staple for most meals, with the sauce deciding the rest.

Full summary

DiSano Pastalicious Penne Pasta

DiSano Pastalicious Penne Pasta scores CA2 on CleanPlate: nutrition C, ingredients A, load risk 2.

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Share of calories, per 100 g

  • Protein: 11.5 g per 100 g, 14% of the calories.
  • Carbs (not counting sugars and fibre): 65.3 g per 100 g, 77% of the calories.
  • Sugars: 3.8 g per 100 g, 4% of the calories, of which 0 g is added.
  • Fat: 0.3 g per 100 g, under 1% of the calories, of which 0.18 g is saturated.
  • Fibre: 7 g per 100 g, 4% of the calories (fibre counts at 2 kcal per gram).
Added sugar0 g
Saturated fat0.2 g
Sodium1.5 mg

The tick is the “high” line

Watch
No major red flags on the label
In its favour
Source of protein (11.5g); High fibre (7g)
On the pack
5 claims checked: 3 hold, 2 need care

Last reviewed October 31, 2026

Ingredients, decoded

1 listed
  • Durum Wheat Semolina
High concernModerate concernLow concernNo concernIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more. How we rate additives
DiSano Pastalicious Penne Pasta pack, front view

1 teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 3.8 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon

Score and nutrition facts for DiSano Pastalicious Penne Pasta:

Nutrition per 100 g
CNutrition densityAIngredient integrity2Load risk
Nutrition facts
Energy349 kcal
Protein11.5 g
Carbohydrates76.1 g
Total sugars3.8 g
Added sugars0 g
Dietary fibre7 g
Total fat0.32 g
Saturated fat0.18 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium1.5 mg
Highlighted values exceed the FSSAI and UK front of pack thresholds.

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Why DiSano Pastalicious Penne Pasta scores CA2

Nutrition is a C on 11.5 g protein and 7 g fibre per 100 g, with no vitamins declared. Ingredients are an A for a single ingredient, and risk is a 2 because only 349 kcal per 100 g weighs on it.

How we score →
01 Nutrition densityA to E
C

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, all from the durum semolina, and fibre is 7 g. In an 80 g dry serve that is 9.2 g protein and 5.6 g fibre. Total sugar is 3.81 g per 100 g and none of it is added.

No vitamins or minerals are declared, so the grade rests on protein and fibre alone, and that holds it in the middle band.

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.

02 Ingredient integrityA to E
A

Clean, minimally processed

Base
Durum Wheat Semolina
Sweeteners
None added
Additives
0
Flagged
None

02 Ingredient integrity: why A

The list is a single ingredient, durum wheat semolina. There are no additives, no sweeteners, no added fat and no flavourings, so nothing costs ingredient points.

No pack promise is hollow: the claims about semolina, cholesterol and trans fat match the list and the panel.

Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.

03 Load risk1 to 5
2

Low risk

Added sugar
0 g
Sodium
1.5 mg
Saturated fat
0.18 g
Trans fat
0 g

03 Load risk: why 2

Energy is the only real weight on the risk grade: 349 kcal per 100 g, 279 kcal per 80 g dry serve. That sets the grade at a 2.

Added sugar is 0 g, saturated fat is 0.18 g and sodium is 1.49 mg per 100 g, so none of them add to it. Salt and fat arrive with the sauce and the cooking water, not with the pasta.

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 Pastalicious Penne Pasta live up to its claims?

The durum semolina, protein, zero cholesterol and no trans fat claims hold. The low glycemic index line has no figure behind it, and the retailer page gives a different cooking time from the pack.

  • On the pack

    “100% Durum Wheat Semolina”

    Holds

    Durum wheat semolina is the only ingredient listed, with no additives.

  • On the pack

    “Source of Protein”

    Holds

    11.5 g protein per 100 g, so 9.2 g in an 80 g dry serve.

  • On the pack

    “Zero Cholesterol, No Trans Fat”

    Holds

    Both are declared at 0 and no hydrogenated fat is listed. Cholesterol is absent from any plain wheat pasta, so this is not a point of difference.

  • On the pack

    “Low glycemic index, high fiber”

    Be careful

    The pack gives no glycemic index figure. Fibre is 7 g per 100 g, 5.6 g in a serve, which is a real amount.

  • Retail listing

    “8 minutes to prepare”

    Be careful

    The retailer page shows 8 minutes, the pack shows 13 minutes. The pack timing is the one to follow.

What's in DiSano Pastalicious Penne Pasta?

Durum wheat semolina is the only ingredient, so there are no additives, sweeteners or fats to check. Calories are the one thing to watch.

How we rate additives →

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, so this is pasta and nothing else. There are no percentages to read, no added salt, oil, colour or preservative, and no fortification.

Ingredients to watch

  • EnergyWorth watching

    349 kcal per 100 g, 279 kcal per 80 g dry serve. It is the only part of the risk grade that counts, and it grows with the portion and the sauce.

  • Sauce and cooking waterWorth watching

    The pasta has 1.49 mg sodium and 0.18 g saturated fat per 100 g. Salt, cream, cheese and oil added at the stove are where those numbers rise.

  • Single ingredientFine

    Durum wheat semolina only, with no additives, sweeteners or added fat.

  • Protein and fibreFine

    11.5 g protein and 7 g fibre per 100 g, so 9.2 g and 5.6 g in a serve.

  • Added sugarFine

    0 g added sugar per 100 g. Total sugar of 3.81 g is from the wheat.

What it doesn’t have

  • No vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.

What to know about DiSano Pastalicious Penne Pasta

A one-ingredient pasta where only calories count

DiSano Pastalicious Penne is dry penne made from a single ingredient, durum wheat semolina, with no percentage needed because nothing else is listed. It is a pantry staple for home cooks who want a plain base for white sauce, red sauce or a cold pasta salad.

Per 100 g the pack shows 349 kcal, 11.5 g protein, 7 g fibre and 76.08 g carbohydrate, with 0 g added sugar and 0.32 g fat. The pack gives 80 g dry as a serve, which is 279 kcal, 9.2 g protein and 5.6 g fibre, and a 500 g pack makes about six serves.

The front promises 100% durum wheat semolina, no maida, zero cholesterol and no trans fat, and the one-item list backs those up. The back also talks of a low glycemic index, which the panel does not show. CleanPlate scores it CA2.

Who should eat DiSano Pastalicious Penne Pasta?

Suitable for most adults and children as a regular base for meals. Portion and sauce matter most, and anyone managing diabetes should check with their doctor.

  • Most adultsEveryday

    279 kcal per 80 g dry serve, with almost no fat, sugar or salt of its own.

  • ChildrenEveryday

    No additives, sweeteners or added sugar, and 9.2 g protein per serve.

  • Diabetes or prediabetesCheck with your doctor

    60.8 g carbohydrate per 80 g dry serve, so portion and what goes with it matter.

  • Active peopleEveryday

    Starch for fuel plus 9.2 g protein and 5.6 g fibre per serve.

Recipes with DiSano Pastalicious Penne Pasta

Cook the penne in 13 minutes and build the sauce around vegetables, pulses or a little cheese. The 9.2 g protein per serve is a base, not the full meal.

White sauce pasta

Use an 80 g dry serve, 279 kcal, and keep the sauce light, since the cream and cheese bring the fat the pasta lacks.

Red sauce pasta

Pair the penne with a tomato and vegetable sauce to add fibre on top of the 5.6 g per serve.

Cold pasta salad

Toss cooled penne with raw vegetables and chickpeas or paneer to lift the 9.2 g protein per serve.

DiSano Pastalicious Penne Pasta: common questions

Is DiSano Pastalicious Penne Pasta healthy?

DiSano Pastalicious Penne 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 Pastalicious Penne Pasta?

Per 100 g, DiSano Pastalicious Penne Pasta 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, one serve) has 279 kcal and 9.2 g protein.

What are the ingredients in DiSano Pastalicious Penne Pasta?

1 ingredient, in label order: Durum Wheat Semolina.

Does DiSano Pastalicious Penne Pasta live up to its claims?

5 claims checked: 3 hold, 2 need care. "Low glycemic index, high fiber" needs care: The pack gives no glycemic index figure. Fibre is 7 g per 100 g, 5.6 g in a serve, which is a real amount. "8 minutes to prepare" needs care: The retailer page shows 8 minutes, the pack shows 13 minutes. The pack timing is the one to follow.

Who should limit DiSano Pastalicious Penne Pasta?

Most adults: everyday. 279 kcal per 80 g dry serve, with almost no fat, sugar or salt of its own. Children: everyday. No additives, sweeteners or added sugar, and 9.2 g protein per serve. Diabetes or prediabetes: check with your doctor. 60.8 g carbohydrate per 80 g dry serve, so portion and what goes with it matter.

How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does DiSano Pastalicious Penne Pasta have?

Per 100 g, DiSano Pastalicious Penne Pasta 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 Pastalicious Penne Pasta?

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, all from the durum semolina, and fibre is 7 g. In an 80 g dry serve that is 9.2 g protein and 5.6 g fibre. Total sugar is 3.81 g per 100 g and none of it is added. Ingredients: The list is a single ingredient, durum wheat semolina. There are no additives, no sweeteners, no added fat and no flavourings, so nothing costs ingredient points. Load risk: Energy is the only real weight on the risk grade: 349 kcal per 100 g, 279 kcal per 80 g dry serve. That sets the grade at a 2.

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)
DateScoreMethodWhy
31 October 2026CA2v5.0First scored

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