pastaZara Whole Wheat Fusilli Pasta
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pastaZara Whole Wheat Fusilli Pasta is a dry Italian pasta made from whole durum wheat semolina and water. It scores [L]CB2: average on nutrition as a grain food, a short clean ingredient list but with label points lost because whole wheat is not named as such, and low risk. A steady staple for regular meals, best with vegetables or pulses.
Ingredients, decoded
2 listed- Durum wheat whole semolina
- Water
1 teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 4.3 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 343 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 13 g |
| Carbohydrates | 65 g |
| Total sugars | 4.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Dietary fibre | 7 g |
| Total fat | 1.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg |
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What to know about pastaZara Whole Wheat Fusilli Pasta
Two ingredients and 7 g fibre, but a name mismatch
pastaZara Whole Wheat Fusilli Pasta is a 500 g pack of dry spiral pasta made in Italy from durum wheat whole semolina and water. No percentages are declared, and nothing else is added. It is bought as a plain whole-grain pasta for everyday meals, and the pack suggests a cooking time of 9 to 11 minutes.
One 80 g dry serve gives about 274 kcal, 10.4 g protein and 5.6 g fibre. Per 100 g that is 343 kcal, 13 g protein, 7 g fibre and 65 g carbohydrate. Saturated fat is 0.6 g, added sugar is 0 g and sodium is only 4 mg per 100 g. The pack holds about six serves.
The name promises whole wheat. The ingredient list reads durum wheat whole semolina, and no ingredient is called whole wheat, so the named ingredient is scored as absent and costs label points. CleanPlate scores it [L]CB2.
Does pastaZara Whole Wheat Fusilli Pasta live up to its claims?
The whole durum semolina claim holds and the Italian origin is stated, but the whole wheat in the name is not found as written in the list, which sets the [L].
- Product nameMisleading
“Whole Wheat Fusilli”
The list reads durum wheat whole semolina and water. No ingredient called whole wheat is found, so the named ingredient is scored as absent.
- On the packHolds
“Pasta made with Durum Whole Wheat Semolina”
Durum wheat whole semolina is the first ingredient, and only water follows it. No percentage is declared.
- On the packHolds
“Product of Italy”
The back of the pack gives Italy as the country of origin, and the maker is named as an Italian company.
Why pastaZara Whole Wheat Fusilli Pasta scores [L]CB2
Nutrition is a C on 13 g protein and 7 g fibre per 100 g. Ingredients are a B for a two-item list, held back by the label mismatch. Risk is a 2, driven by 343 kcal per 100 g.
Adequate nutrient density
- Protein
- 13 g
- Fibre
- 7 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 343 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why C
Protein is 13 g per 100 g and fibre is 7 g, both mostly from the whole semolina. In one 80 g dry serve that is 10.4 g protein and 5.6 g fibre.
No vitamins or minerals are declared, so the grade rests on protein and fibre alone. Carbohydrate is 65 g per 100 g, which is what you expect from a pasta.
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.
Good, few concerning additives
- Base
- Durum wheat whole semolina
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why B
Only two ingredients are listed, durum wheat whole semolina and water, with no additives. That is why the ingredient grade stays high.
The name says whole wheat, and no ingredient is called whole wheat. The named ingredient is scored as absent, which costs ingredient points and sets the [L]. No percentages are declared either.
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
- 4 mg
- Saturated fat
- 0.6 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 2
Energy is the main part of the risk number: 343 kcal per 100 g, about 274 kcal in an 80 g serve. Saturated fat is only 0.6 g per 100 g.
Added sugar is 0 g, trans fat is 0 g and sodium is 4 mg per 100 g, so none of them add to the risk.
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: High fibre (7g)
- +Green flag: No added sugar
What's in pastaZara Whole Wheat Fusilli Pasta?
Durum wheat whole semolina and water are the only two ingredients. There are no additives, and the main thing to note is that no percentage is declared.
The ingredient list, read for you
The list is durum wheat whole semolina and water. The semolina is the pasta itself and the source of the protein and fibre, and the water is there to form the dough. No percentages are declared, and nothing else is added.
Ingredients to watch
- Whole wheat not named as suchConcern
The name says whole wheat, but the list reads durum wheat whole semolina. The named ingredient is scored as absent, which costs ingredient points.
- Carbohydrate and energyWorth watching
65 g carbohydrate and 343 kcal per 100 g, so an 80 g dry serve gives about 52 g carbohydrate and 274 kcal.
- No percentage declaredWorth watching
The label does not say how much of the pasta is whole semolina, though it is the first of only two ingredients.
- Fibre and proteinFine
7 g fibre and 13 g protein per 100 g, so 5.6 g and 10.4 g in an 80 g serve.
- Sodium and sugarFine
4 mg sodium per 100 g and 0 g added sugar. No additives are listed.
What it doesn’t have
- No vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
- No percentage is given for the whole semolina.
Who should eat pastaZara Whole Wheat Fusilli Pasta?
Suitable for most adults and children as a regular base. Anyone watching blood sugar should keep to the serve, since 80 g dry carries about 52 g carbohydrate.
- Most adultsEveryday
Two plain ingredients, 7 g fibre per 100 g and 4 mg sodium.
- ChildrenEveryday
No additives or added sugar, with 10.4 g protein per 80 g serve.
- Diabetes or prediabetesA few times a week
About 52 g carbohydrate per 80 g dry serve, so portion and sauce matter.
- Active peopleEveryday
A source of carbohydrate with 10.4 g protein per 80 g serve.
Recipes with pastaZara Whole Wheat Fusilli Pasta
Pair it with vegetables, pulses or eggs to add protein and fibre, and keep sauces light on cream and cheese so saturated fat and salt stay low.
Vegetable and chickpea fusilli
Toss the cooked pasta with sautéed vegetables and chickpeas to add protein and fibre to the 10.4 g protein in an 80 g serve.
Cold pasta salad
Cook for the 9 to 11 minutes on the pack, cool, and mix with cucumber, tomato and a little olive oil for a light lunch.
Tomato and paneer pasta
Use a simple tomato sauce with cubes of paneer, keeping the sauce light so the saturated fat stays near the pasta's 0.6 g per 100 g.
pastaZara Whole Wheat Fusilli Pasta: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of pastaZara Whole Wheat Fusilli Pasta?
pastaZara Whole Wheat Fusilli Pasta is a dry Italian pasta made from whole durum wheat semolina and water. It scores [L]CB2: average on nutrition as a grain food, a short clean ingredient list but with label points lost because whole wheat is not named as such, and low risk. A steady staple for regular meals, best with vegetables or pulses. Nutrition C, ingredients B, 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 pastaZara Whole Wheat Fusilli Pasta?
Per 100 g, pastaZara Whole Wheat Fusilli Pasta has 343 kcal, 13 g protein, 65 g carbohydrate, 1.9 g fat and 0.6 g saturated fat. One serve (80 g dry, one serve) has 274 kcal and 10.4 g protein.
What are the ingredients in pastaZara Whole Wheat Fusilli Pasta?
2 ingredients, in label order: Durum wheat whole semolina, Water.
Does pastaZara Whole Wheat Fusilli Pasta live up to its claims?
3 claims checked: 2 hold, 1 is misleading. "Whole Wheat Fusilli" is misleading: The list reads durum wheat whole semolina and water. No ingredient called whole wheat is found, so the named ingredient is scored as absent.
Who should limit pastaZara Whole Wheat Fusilli Pasta?
Most adults: everyday. Two plain ingredients, 7 g fibre per 100 g and 4 mg sodium. Children: everyday. No additives or added sugar, with 10.4 g protein per 80 g serve. Diabetes or prediabetes: a few times a week. About 52 g carbohydrate per 80 g dry serve, so portion and sauce matter.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does pastaZara Whole Wheat Fusilli Pasta have?
Per 100 g, pastaZara Whole Wheat Fusilli Pasta has 0 g added sugar, 4 mg sodium (about 0 g salt) and 0.6 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 29, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Label read on 29 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 October 2026 | CB2 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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