pastaZara Whole Wheat Spaghetti
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A realistic serve of pastaZara Whole Wheat Spaghetti (80 g dry, one serve) has 274 kcal, 10.4 g protein, 52 g carbohydrate, 1.5 g fat, 0 g added sugar and 3 mg sodium. Per 100 g it has 343 kcal, 13 g protein, 65 g carbohydrate, 1.9 g fat, 0.6 g saturated fat, 0 g added sugar, 7 g fibre and 4 mg sodium.
pastaZara Whole Wheat Spaghetti is a dried Italian pasta made from whole durum semolina and water. It scores [L]CB2: nutrition is moderate on protein and fibre, ingredients are a short list held back by a name that does not match its wording, and risk is low, mostly from energy. Fine for regular meals in sensible portions.
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
Score and nutrition facts for pastaZara Whole Wheat Spaghetti:
| 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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Why pastaZara Whole Wheat Spaghetti scores [L]CB2
Nutrition is a C on 13 g protein and 7 g fibre per 100 g. Ingredients are a B: a two-item list with no additives, held back by the name mismatch. Risk is a 2, driven by energy.
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, which in an 80 g serve is 10.4 g protein and 5.6 g fibre. Most of the protein comes from the durum wheat itself.
No vitamins or minerals are declared, so the grade rests on protein and fibre alone, and it stays in the middle.
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
The list is only durum wheat whole semolina and water. There are no additives, no flavours, no added sugar and no hydrogenated fat, so the ingredient base is strong.
The name says whole wheat, but the list reads durum wheat whole semolina, and the words whole wheat do not appear as an ingredient. That costs ingredient points and sets the [L] flag. No percentage is declared for the semolina.
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 driver: 343 kcal per 100 g, about 274 kcal in an 80 g serve. Saturated fat is 0.6 g, well under the 5 g high line.
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 number, which lands on a 2.
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
Does pastaZara Whole Wheat Spaghetti live up to its claims?
The durum whole semolina and Italian origin claims hold. The name says whole wheat, but the list reads durum wheat whole semolina, and that wording gap is the reason for the [L] flag.
- Product nameMisleading
“Whole Wheat Spaghetti”
The ingredient named in the product name is absent from the list, which reads durum wheat whole semolina and water. The grain is whole durum, but the wording does not match, and that sets the [L].
- On the packHolds
“Pasta made with Durum Whole Wheat Semolina”
The list is durum wheat whole semolina and water, so the front claim matches it. No percentage is declared.
- On the packBe careful
“Whole wheat flour”
The side of the pack says whole wheat flour, while the ingredient list says durum wheat whole semolina. Both point to whole durum, but they are not the same wording.
- On the packHolds
“Product of Italy”
The pack names an Italian maker and an Indian importer, which fits an imported product.
What's in pastaZara Whole Wheat Spaghetti?
Whole durum semolina and water are all that is in it. There are no additives, no added sugar and almost no sodium, so the main thing to watch is portion size.
2 ingredients listed. None of them is an additive or watched ingredient in our research.
The ingredient list, read for you
Durum wheat whole semolina comes first and is the only solid ingredient, with water as the second. The semolina is the pasta itself and carries the protein and fibre. Nothing is added for flavour, colour or shelf life, and no percentages are declared.
Ingredients to watch
- Whole wheat wordingConcern
The name says whole wheat, but the list says durum wheat whole semolina. The name does not match the list, which costs ingredient points.
- Energy and carbohydrateWorth watching
343 kcal and 65 g carbohydrate per 100 g dry. An 80 g serve has about 274 kcal and 52 g carbohydrate, before sauce.
- Fibre and proteinFine
7 g fibre and 13 g protein per 100 g, so 5.6 g fibre and 10.4 g protein in an 80 g serve.
- Sodium and sugarFine
4 mg sodium per 100 g and 0 g added sugar.
- No additivesFine
Only whole durum semolina and water are listed.
What it doesn’t have
- No vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
- No percentage is declared for the whole semolina.
What to know about pastaZara Whole Wheat Spaghetti
Plain whole durum pasta with a name mismatch
pastaZara Whole Wheat Spaghetti is a 500 g pack of dried spaghetti from Italy, made from two ingredients: durum wheat whole semolina and water. It is bought as a simple pantry staple by people who want a wholegrain version of everyday pasta. No percentages are declared, and the list has no additives.
Per 100 g dry it gives 343 kcal, 13 g protein, 7 g fibre and 65 g carbohydrate, with 0.6 g saturated fat, no added sugar and just 4 mg sodium. The pack prints a serve of 80 g, which works out to about 274 kcal, 10.4 g protein and 5.6 g fibre, and the pack holds about six servings.
The front says pasta made with durum whole wheat semolina, which matches the list. The name, Whole Wheat Spaghetti, uses wording that the ingredient list does not, and that mismatch is what sets the [L] flag. CleanPlate scores it [L]CB2.
Who should eat pastaZara Whole Wheat Spaghetti?
Suitable for most adults and children as an everyday staple. People managing blood sugar should keep to the 80 g serve and pair it with vegetables or protein.
- Most adultsEveryday
A two-ingredient pasta with 0.6 g saturated fat and 4 mg sodium per 100 g.
- ChildrenEveryday
No additives or added sugar, and 10.4 g protein in an 80 g serve.
- Diabetes or prediabetesA few times a week
About 52 g carbohydrate per 80 g serve, so portion and sauce matter.
- Active peopleEveryday
About 274 kcal, 10.4 g protein and 5.6 g fibre per 80 g serve.
Recipes with pastaZara Whole Wheat Spaghetti
Cooks in 8 to 9 minutes and works with vegetable, pulse or tomato sauces that add protein and fibre without much saturated fat.
Garlic and olive oil spaghetti with greens
Cook for 8 to 9 minutes and toss with garlic, a little oil and sauteed spinach to add vegetables to the 5.6 g fibre in a serve.
Spaghetti with chickpea tomato sauce
Simmer chickpeas in tomato sauce to add protein to the 10.4 g protein in an 80 g serve.
Cold spaghetti salad
Toss cooled pasta with chopped raw vegetables and lemon, which keeps the plate light with no added saturated fat.
pastaZara Whole Wheat Spaghetti: common questions
Is pastaZara Whole Wheat Spaghetti healthy?
pastaZara Whole Wheat Spaghetti 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 pastaZara Whole Wheat Spaghetti?
Per 100 g, pastaZara Whole Wheat Spaghetti 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 Spaghetti?
2 ingredients, in label order: Durum Wheat Whole Semolina, Water.
Does pastaZara Whole Wheat Spaghetti live up to its claims?
4 claims checked: 2 hold, 1 needs care, 1 is misleading. "Whole Wheat Spaghetti" is misleading: The ingredient named in the product name is absent from the list, which reads durum wheat whole semolina and water. The grain is whole durum, but the wording does not match, and that sets the [L]. "Whole wheat flour" needs care: The side of the pack says whole wheat flour, while the ingredient list says durum wheat whole semolina. Both point to whole durum, but they are not the same wording.
Who should limit pastaZara Whole Wheat Spaghetti?
Most adults: everyday. A two-ingredient pasta with 0.6 g saturated fat and 4 mg sodium per 100 g. Children: everyday. No additives or added sugar, and 10.4 g protein in an 80 g serve. Diabetes or prediabetes: a few times a week. About 52 g carbohydrate per 80 g serve, so portion and sauce matter.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does pastaZara Whole Wheat Spaghetti have?
Per 100 g, pastaZara Whole Wheat Spaghetti 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.
What does the CB2 score mean for pastaZara Whole Wheat Spaghetti?
The first letter (C) grades nutrition density on A to E, the second (B) 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 and fibre is 7 g, which in an 80 g serve is 10.4 g protein and 5.6 g fibre. Most of the protein comes from the durum wheat itself. Ingredients: The list is only durum wheat whole semolina and water. There are no additives, no flavours, no added sugar and no hydrogenated fat, so the ingredient base is strong. Load risk: Energy is the main driver: 343 kcal per 100 g, about 274 kcal in an 80 g serve. Saturated fat is 0.6 g, well under the 5 g high line.
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 | CB2 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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