Tesco • 500g
Macaroni
Product Insights
Tesco's 500 g pack of dried macaroni is made from 100 % durum wheat semolina, certified vegan and vegetarian, but contains gluten. It belongs to the "Cereals and potatoes" PNNS group, carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is classified as NOVA 1, indicating minimal processing. While the pasta is very low in fat, saturated fat, sugars and salt, it provides 368 kcal per 100 g and only 5.8 g of protein, so its calorie density is relatively high and protein lower than the average for similar products, making portion control important for balanced meals.
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average values for pasta‑like products, this macaroni contains far less sugar (1.1 g vs 9 g), much less fat (0.7 g vs 6.94 g) and salt (0.1 g vs 2.96 g), but its energy (368 kcal) is slightly higher and its protein (5.8 g) is lower than the category averages.
Ingredients
Durum _Wheat_ Semolina.
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