Penne Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Penne is a primary source of dietary carbohydrates, and choosing whole grain versions is a key strategy for aligning with national dietary guidelines that emphasize nutrient-dense foods .
Whole grain penne contains significantly higher levels of dietary fibre (nondigestible carbohydrates that provide beneficial physiological effects) and B vitamins compared to refined white penne .
The inclusion of whole grain pasta in the diet is associated with positive health outcomes, such as reducing fatigue through its vitamin content, which can influence consumer choice toward healthier dietary patterns .
While refined penne provides energy, it lacks the intrinsic and intact plant components, such as lignin and specific minerals, found in its whole grain counterparts .

Interesting fact

The shape was created in 1865 to imitate the steel nibs of then-common fountain pens, which were also called 'penne' in Italian.

Standout nutrients

GREAT

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Molybdenum

ACE

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Magnesium

ACE

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Copper

ACE

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Manganese

359

kcal per 100g

Protein11.8g

Fat1.70g

Carbs72.9g

Fiber3.45g

Sugar1.05g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.73g

Monounsat0.18g

Saturated0.24g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

VeganVegetarianPescatarianDairy FreeLow Fodmap

Sustainability

Lighter footprint

Wheat-based pasta has a relatively low carbon footprint compared to animal proteins.

Confidencehigh

Storage

Cool Dark Place

1–2 years

Store in original packaging or airtight container

Keep Dry

1–2 years

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 2 validated sources

French Food Database

1 contributing source food

McCance & Widdowson

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

The Influence of Health Messages in Nudging Consumption of Whole Grain Pasta - PMC

[11]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Who chooses “healthy” meals? An analysis of lunchtime ... - PMC - NIH

[12]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Coverage

Nutrients

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