Chickpea Pasta Cheddar Elbows vs Creamy Chicken & Pesto Style Pasta
Overall, Creamy Chicken & Pesto Style Pasta has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Chickpea Pasta Cheddar Elbow... | Creamy Chicken & Pesto Style... |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | a | a |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 232 kcal | 128 kcal |
| Fat | 7.7 g | 2.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.6 g | 1.3 g |
| Sugars | 7.7 g | 1 g |
| Salt | 1.8 g | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 15.4 g | 1 g |
| Protein | 20.5 g | 7.8 g |
| Additives | 5 | 0 |
| Allergens | Milk | Gluten, Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Creamy Chicken & Pesto Style Pasta has 45% fewer calories (128 kcal vs 232 kcal).
- Creamy Chicken & Pesto Style Pasta has 62% less fat (2.9 g vs 7.7 g).
- Creamy Chicken & Pesto Style Pasta has 50% less saturated fat (1.3 g vs 2.6 g).
- Creamy Chicken & Pesto Style Pasta has 87% less sugar (1 g vs 7.7 g).
- Creamy Chicken & Pesto Style Pasta has 78% less salt (0.4 g vs 1.8 g).
- Chickpea Pasta Cheddar Elbows has 94% more fiber (15.4 g vs 1 g).
- Chickpea Pasta Cheddar Elbows has 62% more protein (20.5 g vs 7.8 g).
- Creamy Chicken & Pesto Style Pasta is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Creamy Chicken & Pesto Style Pasta lists: Gluten.
Ingredients
Chickpea Pasta Cheddar Elbows
Chickpeas, Pea Starch, Tapioca, Xanthan Gum, Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Nonfat Milk, Buttermilk, Butter (Cream, Salt), Salt, Lactic Acid, Disodium Phosphate, Annatto and Paprika Extract (color)
Creamy Chicken & Pesto Style Pasta
COOKED PENNETTE PASTA (35%) (Durum _Wheat_ Semolina, Water), Whole _Milk_, Water, COOKED MARINATED CHICKEN (14%) (Chicken Breast, Potato Starch, Salt, White Pepper), Regato Cheese (_Milk_), Double Cream (_Milk_), Basil, Garlic Purée, PESTO STYLE SAUCE (1.5%) (Basil, Sunflower Oil, Salt, Medium Fat Hard Cheese (_Milk_), Cornflour, Rapeseed Oil, _Wheat_ Flour (_Wheat_ Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Salt.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Chickpea Pasta Cheddar Elbows or Creamy Chicken & Pesto Style Pasta?
Overall, Creamy Chicken & Pesto Style Pasta has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Creamy Chicken & Pesto Style Pasta has fewer calories: 128 kcal versus 232 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Creamy Chicken & Pesto Style Pasta has less sugar: 1 g versus 7.7 g per 100 g.