Barilla GLUTEN FREE PENNE
7.4out of 10
MealFan score Ranked #27 of 82 pasta we scoredSee the full ranking →
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GLUTEN FREE PENNE

MealFan pickBest everyday gluten free penne swap
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#27of 82 pasta scored
Category average7.4At the category average
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The catch

It delivers only 4g protein and 2g fiber per 2 oz serving, so it acts like refined starch and is less filling than wheat or legume based pasta. (source)

The honest take

This is a straightforward gluten free penne made from corn flour and rice flour on a dedicated gluten free line, certified gluten free and Non GMO Project verified. It cooks and tastes close to regular pasta, which is its main appeal, but nutritionally it is refined starch: a 2 oz serving gives you 190 calories, 44g carbs, only 2g fiber and just 4g protein. Health minded shoppers who need to avoid gluten will find it a reliable, affordable, low sodium option, but anyone chasing protein or fiber will do better with a chickpea or lentil pasta. If you can eat wheat, there is no nutritional reason to choose this over regular or whole grain penne.
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The Barilla product guide

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Nutrition per serving

2 oz (56g) dry, about 6 servings per 12 oz box

190Calories
4gProtein
44gCarbs
1gFat
2gFiber
0gSugar
0mgSodium
Gluten freeNon GMONo added sugar

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People who need or want a certified gluten free pasta that behaves like the real thing in casseroles, bakes and pasta salads.

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You can eat gluten or you want a filling high protein, high fiber pasta, since this is refined corn and rice starch.

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Product MealFan Score ↕Protein ↕Calories ↕Sugar ↕Sodium ↕
BarillaGLUTEN FREE PENNE this product7.4/104g1900g0mg
Chusterorzo 7.5/107g2103g0mg
Nuovo pastaGluten Free Sweet Potato gnocchi 6.3/104g1904g160mg
PastenePotato Gnocchi 7/105g220n/a410mg
AlessiPotato gnocchi 6.3/104g1680g448mg
De CeccoPotato gnocchi 6.6/104g2000g256mg
Private SelectionItalian Gnocchi 6.5/104.2g1671.7g183mg
Simple Truth OrganicPotato gnocchi 7.3/105g2001g104mg
PrianoPotato gnocchi 6.3/105g1640g557mg
Mamma EmmaGnocchi stuffed with Gorgonzola 6.8/1010g2756.3g713mg
Nevo PastaClassic Potato Gnocchi 7/104g1901g180mg
Cappello'sGnocchi 7.5/1010g3002g840mg
World MarketPecorino Cheese Gnocchi 6.5/104.2g1750g583mg
⭐ Barilla GLUTEN FREE PENNE has the least sugar and the least sodium of the 12 pasta we compared.
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Typically about 2 to 3 dollars per 12 oz box. Prices move with promos and store, so check before you buy. Some links are affiliate links and never change our verdict.

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EWG Food Scores: Barilla Gluten Free Penne Pasta · Barilla Gluten Free Penne product page (US) · NutritionValue.org: Barilla Penne gluten free pasta. Nutrition is read from the manufacturer label and named sources, never brand marketing.

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