Finosta Macaroni Pasta
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A realistic serve of Finosta Macaroni Pasta (100 g dry pasta, the pack's serve) has 359 kcal, 12.2 g protein, 75.5 g carbohydrate, 0.9 g fat, 0.5 g added sugar and 0 mg sodium. Per 100 g it has 359 kcal, 12.2 g protein, 75.5 g carbohydrate, 0.94 g fat, 0.26 g saturated fat, 0.5 g added sugar, 3.3 g fibre and 0 mg sodium.
Finosta Macaroni Pasta is dried macaroni made from a single ingredient, durum wheat semolina. It scores DA2: nutrition is low because the pasta is energy-dense with only modest protein and fibre and no declared vitamins, ingredients are top-rated for a one-item list, and risk is low with almost no salt, sugar or saturated fat. A pantry staple to pair with vegetables and a protein.
Ingredients, decoded
1 listed- Durum Wheat Semolina
½ teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 3.5 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
Score and nutrition facts for Finosta Macaroni Pasta:
| Energy | 359 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 12.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 75.5 g |
| Total sugars | 3.5 g |
| Added sugars | 0.5 g |
| Dietary fibre | 3.3 g |
| Total fat | 0.94 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.26 g |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0.43 mg |
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Why Finosta Macaroni Pasta scores DA2
Nutrition is a D because the pasta is energy-dense at 359 kcal per 100 g with modest protein and fibre. Ingredients are an A for a single ingredient, and risk is a 2, driven only by energy.
Low nutrient density
- Protein
- 12.2 g
- Fibre
- 3.3 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 359 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why D
Protein is 12.15 g and fibre 3.26 g per 100 g, all from the semolina. Against 359 kcal and 75.49 g carbohydrate, that is a modest return, and the protein is wheat protein, which earns only half credit in the grade.
No vitamins or minerals are declared, so nothing lifts the grade beyond protein and 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 one item, durum wheat semolina, so there are no additives, no refined flour blend and no hydrogenated fat. Nothing costs ingredient points.
No label promise is hollow: the no-maida and 100% suji claims match the list, so there is no [L] flag.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Low risk
- Added sugar
- 0.5 g
- Sodium
- 0.43 mg
- Saturated fat
- 0.26 g
- Trans fat
- 0.1 g
03 Load risk: why 2
Energy is the main driver: 359 kcal per 100 g sets the risk at a 2, on an energy floor. The other inputs are small.
Free sugar is 0.5 g, saturated fat 0.26 g and sodium 0.43 mg per 100 g, and trans fat is declared as under 0.1 g, so they add very little.
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 (12.2g)
- +Green flag: Source of fibre
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Does Finosta Macaroni Pasta live up to its claims?
No maida, cholesterol free and 100% suji all hold for a one-ingredient pasta. Rich fibre source is a stretch at 3.26 g fibre per 100 g.
- On the packHolds
“Made from Durum Wheat Semolina (100% Suji)”
The ingredient list has one item, durum wheat semolina.
- On the packHolds
“No maida”
No refined wheat flour is listed. The only ingredient is durum wheat semolina.
- On the packBe careful
“Rich fibre source”
The fibre is real but modest: 3.26 g per 100 g, so about 3.3 g in the pack's 100 g serve.
- On the packHolds
“Cholesterol free”
Cholesterol is declared as 0 mg. As with any wheat-only food, it was never a source of cholesterol.
- Retail listingHolds
“No preservatives”
The retailer page says no preservatives, and the pack shows a single ingredient, durum wheat semolina, with no additive of any kind.
What's in Finosta Macaroni Pasta?
Durum wheat semolina is the only ingredient, with no additives and no hidden extras. What matters is the energy per serve, not the list.
1 ingredient listed. None of them is an additive or watched ingredient in our research.
The ingredient list, read for you
The ingredient list reads only Durum Wheat Semolina, with no percentage printed because it is the whole product. Durum semolina is the coarse flour milled from hard wheat, which gives macaroni its firm bite. The pack carries a wheat allergen advice and nothing else is added.
The label numbers, read for you
The numbers are for dry pasta, before cooking, and the pack's serve is 100 g. That serve has 359 kcal, 12.15 g protein, 3.26 g fibre and 75.49 g carbohydrate. Energy is the figure that sets the risk grade.
Sugar is low: total sugar is 3.52 g and added sugar is under 0.5 g per 100 g. Fat is 0.94 g with 0.26 g saturated, and sodium is 0.43 mg, essentially none. No vitamins or minerals are declared.
What it doesn’t have
- No vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
What to know about Finosta Macaroni Pasta
One-ingredient macaroni that is mostly carbohydrate
Finosta Macaroni Pasta is a 500 g pack of dried macaroni with one ingredient on the list: durum wheat semolina, which the front calls 100% suji. It is bought as an everyday pantry staple for pasta salads, baked dishes and quick sauce-based meals, and the pack says it is made without maida.
Per 100 g of dry pasta you get 359 kcal, 12.15 g protein, 3.26 g fibre and 75.49 g carbohydrate, of which total sugar is 3.52 g. Fat is low at 0.94 g, saturated fat is 0.26 g and sodium is 0.43 mg. The pack prints 100 g as a serve and says a pack holds about five.
The pack's promises are mostly plain facts about a one-ingredient food: no maida, cholesterol free, 100% suji. The one stretch is the front-of-pack phrase rich fibre source, for a pasta with 3.26 g fibre per 100 g. CleanPlate scores it DA2.
Who should eat Finosta Macaroni Pasta?
Suitable every day for most adults, children and active people as the base of a meal. Anyone managing blood sugar should check portion size with their doctor.
- Most adultsEveryday
One ingredient, almost no salt or saturated fat, 359 kcal per 100 g dry.
- ChildrenEveryday
No additives, sweeteners or dyes, and only 0.5 g free sugar per 100 g.
- Diabetes or prediabetesCheck with your doctor
75.49 g carbohydrate per 100 g dry, so portion size and the rest of the plate matter.
- Active peopleEveryday
A carbohydrate base with 12.15 g protein per 100 g, best with a protein alongside.
Recipes with Finosta Macaroni Pasta
Pair the macaroni with vegetables and a protein source, since the pasta alone gives 12.15 g protein and 3.26 g fibre per 100 g.
Vegetable pasta salad
Toss cooked, cooled macaroni with fresh vegetables and herbs, since the pasta gives only 3.26 g fibre per 100 g and the vegetables add more.
Baked macaroni with sauce and cheese
Bake the macaroni in a tomato sauce with a little grated cheese, keeping the cheese modest because the sauce adds the salt and fat the pasta lacks.
Macaroni with dal or beans
Stir the cooked pasta into a pulse-based sauce to lift a protein level of 12.15 g per 100 g.
Finosta Macaroni Pasta: common questions
Is Finosta Macaroni Pasta healthy?
Finosta Macaroni 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 Finosta Macaroni Pasta?
Per 100 g, Finosta Macaroni Pasta has 359 kcal, 12.2 g protein, 75.5 g carbohydrate, 0.94 g fat and 0.26 g saturated fat. One serve (100 g dry pasta, the pack's serve) has 359 kcal and 12.2 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Finosta Macaroni Pasta?
1 ingredient, in label order: Durum Wheat Semolina.
Does Finosta Macaroni Pasta live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 4 hold, 1 needs care. "Rich fibre source" needs care: The fibre is real but modest: 3.26 g per 100 g, so about 3.3 g in the pack's 100 g serve.
Who should limit Finosta Macaroni Pasta?
Most adults: everyday. One ingredient, almost no salt or saturated fat, 359 kcal per 100 g dry. Children: everyday. No additives, sweeteners or dyes, and only 0.5 g free sugar per 100 g. Diabetes or prediabetes: check with your doctor. 75.49 g carbohydrate per 100 g dry, so portion size and the rest of the plate matter.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Finosta Macaroni Pasta have?
Per 100 g, Finosta Macaroni Pasta has 0.5 g added sugar, 0 mg sodium (about 0 g salt) and 0.26 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 DA2 score mean for Finosta Macaroni Pasta?
The first letter (D) 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 12.15 g and fibre 3.26 g per 100 g, all from the semolina. Against 359 kcal and 75.49 g carbohydrate, that is a modest return, and the protein is wheat protein, which earns only half credit in the grade. Ingredients: The list is one item, durum wheat semolina, so there are no additives, no refined flour blend and no hydrogenated fat. Nothing costs ingredient points. Load risk: Energy is the main driver: 359 kcal per 100 g sets the risk at a 2, on an energy floor. The other inputs are small.
Last reviewed November 3, 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 3 November 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 November 2026 | DA2 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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