Yu 100% Whole Wheat Penne Pasta
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Yu Whole Wheat Penne is a dried pasta made from just whole wheat flour and water. It scores [L]EA2: the ingredients are as simple as they get, but nutrition is low because no fibre is declared and the protein earns little credit, and the high fibre claim has no figure behind it. Fine as an everyday pasta base with vegetables.
Ingredients, decoded
2 listed- 100% Whole Wheat Flour
- Water
1 teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 4.5 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 330 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 12.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 63 g |
| Total sugars | 4.5 g |
| Total fat | 3.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g |
| Sodium | 6 mg |
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What to know about Yu 100% Whole Wheat Penne Pasta
Two clean ingredients, but no fibre figure to match
Yu 100% Whole Wheat Penne Pasta is a 500 g pack of dried, bronze-cut penne rigate made from 100% whole wheat flour and water, with nothing else added. It is bought by people who want a whole-grain, no-maida pasta that cooks in minutes and takes any sauce.
Per 100 g of dry pasta, which is the serve the pack prints (about 4 per pack), you get 330 kcal, 12.1 g protein, 63 g carbohydrate, 4.5 g total sugar and 3.3 g fat, of which 0.6 g is saturated. Sodium is just 6 mg. There is no added sugar and no oil in the list.
The pack gets the base right: it is whole wheat, with no maida, oil or preservative listed. What it does not do is show any fibre figure, even though High Fibre is printed on the front and back, and that sets the [L] flag. CleanPlate scores it [L]EA2.
Does Yu 100% Whole Wheat Penne Pasta live up to its claims?
The whole wheat, zero oil and zero preservatives claims hold. High Fibre does not: the pack declares no fibre figure, and that sets the [L] flag.
- Product nameHolds
“100% Whole Wheat Penne”
The list is 100% whole wheat flour and water. No maida or refined flour is listed.
- On the packMisleading
“HIGH FIBRE”
The panel declares no dietary fibre at all, so the claim has no figure behind it. It is tested as under 6 g per 100 g, and it costs ingredient points.
- On the packHolds
“ZERO OIL”
No oil is listed. The 3.3 g fat per 100 g comes naturally from the wheat.
- On the packHolds
“Zero Preservatives”
Only whole wheat flour and water are listed, so there is no preservative or other additive.
- On the packBe careful
“Protein and sugar figures”
The back-of-pack table prints 12.0 g protein per 100 g and the nutrition panel 12.1 g. Total sugar is 4.5 g per 100 g, but the back-of-pack serve column shows 3 g.
Why Yu 100% Whole Wheat Penne Pasta scores [L]EA2
Nutrition is an E because no fibre is declared and the protein, all from wheat, earns little credit. Ingredients are an A with only flour and water, and risk is a 2, driven by energy at 330 kcal per 100 g.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 12.1 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 330 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
Protein is 12.1 g per 100 g, but it comes only from whole wheat flour, and the score discounts it for that. The panel declares no dietary fibre, so there is no fibre credit.
No vitamins or minerals are declared either, so little else adds to the grade. Energy is 330 kcal per 100 g, 63 g of it carbohydrate.
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
- 100% Whole Wheat Flour
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
The list is two items, 100% whole wheat flour and water, with no additive, no oil and no preservative. That earns the top ingredient grade.
The High Fibre claim on the front and back has no fibre figure behind it: the panel prints none, so it is tested as under the 6 g per 100 g bar. That costs ingredient points and sets the [L] flag.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Low risk
- Total sugar
- 4.5 g
- Sodium
- 6 mg
- Saturated fat
- 0.6 g
03 Load risk: why 2
Energy is the main driver: 330 kcal per 100 g sets the risk number at 2. It is the floor for a dry starchy food.
Saturated fat is 0.6 g per 100 g and sodium 6 mg, so both barely register. No free sugar is listed, so the 4.5 g of total sugar from the wheat plays no part.
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 (12.1g)
- +Green flag: Low sodium
- +Green flag: No additives
What's in Yu 100% Whole Wheat Penne Pasta?
Whole wheat flour and water are the whole list. There is nothing to worry about in it, and the only gap is the missing fibre figure.
The ingredient list, read for you
Whole wheat flour comes first and is 100% of the dry pasta, with water used to shape it. There is nothing else: no oil, no additive, no preservative, no refined flour.
Ingredients to watch
- High Fibre claimConcern
The pack prints no fibre figure, so the claim cannot be checked, and it costs ingredient points. Whole wheat suggests some fibre, but the amount is not stated.
- EnergyWorth watching
330 kcal per 100 g dry, which is also the pack serve. Sauce and cheese add to it.
- CarbohydrateWorth watching
63 g per 100 g, mostly starch. Portion size matters most for anyone watching blood sugar.
- Ingredient listFine
Whole wheat flour and water only, with no additive, oil or preservative.
- Sodium and saturated fatFine
6 mg sodium and 0.6 g saturated fat per 100 g, both very low.
What it doesn’t have
- No dietary fibre figure is declared, though the pack says High Fibre.
- No vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
Who should eat Yu 100% Whole Wheat Penne Pasta?
A fine everyday pasta for most adults and active people. Children can have it a few times a week, and anyone managing diabetes should check portions with their doctor.
- Most adultsEveryday
Whole wheat flour and water only, with 0.6 g saturated fat and 6 mg sodium per 100 g.
- ChildrenA few times a week
Plain ingredients, but 330 kcal per 100 g dry, so sauce and portion matter.
- Diabetes or prediabetesCheck with your doctor
63 g carbohydrate per 100 g, and no fibre figure is declared.
- Active peopleEveryday
12.1 g protein and 63 g carbohydrate per 100 g give steady fuel.
Recipes with Yu 100% Whole Wheat Penne Pasta
Pair it with a vegetable or dal-based sauce, since the pasta carries no oil and the sauce sets most of the fat, salt and fibre.
Red sauce penne with vegetables
Toss the cooked penne in a tomato sauce with chopped vegetables, so the sauce supplies the fibre the pack never states.
Dal or paneer penne
Add paneer cubes or lentils to lift the 12.1 g protein per 100 g of dry pasta.
Sautéed vegetable penne
Cook vegetables in a little oil and toss the penne through, since the pasta itself has no oil and only 3.3 g fat per 100 g.
Yu 100% Whole Wheat Penne Pasta: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Yu 100% Whole Wheat Penne Pasta?
Yu Whole Wheat Penne is a dried pasta made from just whole wheat flour and water. It scores [L]EA2: the ingredients are as simple as they get, but nutrition is low because no fibre is declared and the protein earns little credit, and the high fibre claim has no figure behind it. Fine as an everyday pasta base with vegetables. Nutrition E, ingredients A, 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 Yu 100% Whole Wheat Penne Pasta?
Per 100 g, Yu 100% Whole Wheat Penne Pasta has 330 kcal, 12.1 g protein, 63 g carbohydrate, 3.3 g fat and 0.6 g saturated fat. One serve (100 g dry pasta, pack serve) has 330 kcal and 12.1 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Yu 100% Whole Wheat Penne Pasta?
2 ingredients, in label order: 100% Whole Wheat Flour, Water.
Does Yu 100% Whole Wheat Penne Pasta live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 3 hold, 1 needs care, 1 is misleading. "HIGH FIBRE" is misleading: The panel declares no dietary fibre at all, so the claim has no figure behind it. It is tested as under 6 g per 100 g, and it costs ingredient points. "Protein and sugar figures" needs care: The back-of-pack table prints 12.0 g protein per 100 g and the nutrition panel 12.1 g. Total sugar is 4.5 g per 100 g, but the back-of-pack serve column shows 3 g.
Who should limit Yu 100% Whole Wheat Penne Pasta?
Most adults: everyday. Whole wheat flour and water only, with 0.6 g saturated fat and 6 mg sodium per 100 g. Children: a few times a week. Plain ingredients, but 330 kcal per 100 g dry, so sauce and portion matter. Diabetes or prediabetes: check with your doctor. 63 g carbohydrate per 100 g, and no fibre figure is declared.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Yu 100% Whole Wheat Penne Pasta have?
Per 100 g, Yu 100% Whole Wheat Penne Pasta has 4.5 g sugar, 6 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 30, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Label read on 30 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 October 2026 | EA2 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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