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Chickpea Rigatoni Pasta, 8 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Chickpea Rigatoni Pasta, 8 OZ

Banza
Available at Whole Foods
340
Calories
25g
Protein
9g
Sugars
110mg
Sodium
13g
Fiber
6
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the health-food or pasta aisle, grabbed by shoppers looking for a higher-protein or gluten-free alternative for weeknight dinners and meal-prep. It feels wholesome and comforting with a modern, health-forward vibe—like classic rigatoni made into a protein-rich pantry staple. The short ingredient list (chickpeas, tapioca, pea protein, xanthan gum) and use of isolates/stabilizers signal industrial processing to recreate pasta texture and improve shelf stability.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories340
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate56g20%
Dietary Fiber13g46%
Total Sugars9g
Protein25g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

CHICKPEAS, TAPIOCA, PEA, PROTEIN, XANTHAN, GUM..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Pea protein isolates and xanthan gum are industrially derived ingredients used to reconstruct texture and stability, fitting the definition of ultraprocessed formulations, so this product is best classified as NOVA 4.

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Common Questions about Chickpea Rigatoni Pasta, 8 OZ

Absolutely! This Chickpea Rigatoni is packed with nutrition, offering a solid 25 grams of protein and 13 grams of fiber per serving. It’s a great option for those looking for a filling meal that leans more towards wholesome ingredients compared to traditional pasta. Just remember, 'healthy' can be subjective; it’s all about how it fits into your overall diet.

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