Penne a candela by De Cecco

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Penne a candela

by De Cecco 500 g in Penne Barcode 8001250123404
Nutri-Score
Very good nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Unknown

Penne a candela by De Cecco provides 352 kcal per 100 g, with 3.4 g of sugars and 14 g of protein. That is 42% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A. It is listed in the Penne category and comes in a 500 g pack.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
1.5 g · Low
Saturated fat
0.3 g · Low
Sugars
3.4 g · Low
Salt
0 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 352 kcal 331 +6%
Total fat 1.5 g 2.2 −31%
Saturated fat 0.3 g 0.5 −41%
Carbohydrates 69.2 g 63.6 +9%
Total sugars 3.4 g 2.4 +42%
Dietary fiber 2.9 g 4.7 −38%
Protein 14 g 12.6 +11%
Salt 0 g 0.2 −96%

Category average across 249 Penne products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other penne

Calories lower 50%
Sugars higher 26%
Salt lower 35%
Saturated fat lower 25%
Protein top 23%
Fiber top 69%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Product details

Quantity
500 g
Labels & certifications
Made in Italy
Sold in
France
Barcode
8001250123404

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Penne a candela?

Penne a candela contains 352 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Penne a candela?

Penne a candela has 3.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Penne a candela healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of A (A is best, E is worst). Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 20, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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