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Energy
352 kcal · 18% DV target
A versatile, cylinder-shaped pasta with angled ends designed to capture sauces, penne serves as a foundational energy source in Mediterranean cuisine with a texture that remains firm when cooked al dente.
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 .1112
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 .11
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 .11
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 .11
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
352 kcal · 18% DV target
11.8 g · 24% DV target
74.0 g · 27% DV target
0.68 g · Top 21% of grains & starches
0.16 mg · 13% DV target
54.5 mg · 13% DV target
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Wheat-based pasta has a relatively low carbon footprint compared to animal proteins.
The shape was created in 1865 to imitate the steel nibs of then-common fountain pens, which were also called 'penne' in Italian.