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

Chickpea Spaghetti Pasta, 8 OZ

Banza
Available at Whole Foods
190
Calories
14g
Protein
5g
Sugars
60mg
Sodium
8g
Fiber
6
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the pasta or health-food aisle or reach for it when swapping wheat noodles for a higher-protein alternative — common at weeknight dinners, meal-prep sessions, or casual weekend cooking. It gives a wholesome, health-forward vibe with a slightly firmer, springy texture from added protein and stabilizers. The ingredient list (chickpeas, tapioca, pea protein, xanthan gum) shows a reformulated product using isolated proteins and food additives, which are clues of industrial processing rather than a single whole ingredient.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 OZ.
Servings per Container: 4
Calories190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium60mg3%
Total Carbohydrate32g12%
Dietary Fiber8g29%
Total Sugars5g
Protein14g
* 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?

Contains isolated pea protein and additives like xanthan gum and tapioca — ingredients and reformulation typical of industrially produced, ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Chickpea Spaghetti Pasta, 8 OZ

The Chickpea Spaghetti is a solid choice if you're looking for a nutritious alternative to traditional pasta. With 14 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber per serving, it can help keep you feeling full and satisfied. Of course, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people, so it really depends on your dietary goals!

Perfect For

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post-workout
weekend-brunch

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$3.99
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