Pasta, whole grain, 51% whole wheat, remaining unenriched semolina, dry
Whole food · Cereal Grains and Pasta
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This is a hearty, bronze-cut dry pasta made with a 51% whole wheat and 49% unenriched semolina blend, offering a rustic, nutty flavor and a pleasantly chewy, al dente texture. It's a nutritionally balanced staple, packing over 13g of protein and 10g of fiber per 100g while keeping fat low. The whole grain content gives it a deeper, more complex taste than standard white pasta.
💚 Why it's loved
People love its robust, nutty flavor and firm texture that holds up beautifully to hearty sauces. It's a versatile canvas for everything from simple garlic and oil to rich meat ragùs, embodying the comforting essence of Italian home cooking.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The whole wheat content can be denser and less familiar to those accustomed to refined pasta, and its high carbohydrate count (73.1g per 100g) requires mindful portioning for blood sugar management. To counteract this, pair it with a protein (like chicken or beans) and a healthy fat (like olive oil or cheese) to slow digestion, and stick to a measured serving size.
Key benefits
- High in dietary fiber for digestive health and satiety
- Excellent source of plant-based protein (13.5g per 100g)
- Provides sustained energy due to complex carbohydrates
- Contains more micronutrients than refined pasta due to whole grain
- Low in fat (2.68g per 100g)
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 51% whole wheat ratio is a specific compromise in Italian pasta-making, designed to meet legal standards for 'whole wheat' labeling while retaining enough refined semolina for the classic elastic texture and cooking performance.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 8.8 g |
| Energy | 362 kcal |
| Energy | 1515 kj |
| Protein | 13.5 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.7 g |
| Ash | 1.9 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 73.1 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 10.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g |
| Sucrose | 0.60 g |
| Glucose | 0.20 g |
| Fructose | 0.20 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 1.6 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Starch | 57.4 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 27.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 3.3 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 104 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 287 mg |
| Potassium, K | 366 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 11.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.4 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.43 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 2.2 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 69.4 ug |
| Thiamin | 0.37 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.19 mg |
| Niacin | 7.9 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.80 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.28 mg |
| Folate, total | 59.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 59.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 59.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.17 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.10 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.64 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.15 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 1.4 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.90 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) | 0.00 ug |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.35 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.31 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.28 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.27 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 0.27 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.93 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.86 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 0.86 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.06 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.06 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:3i | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.00 g |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.00 g |
FAQ
How does the taste differ from 100% whole wheat pasta?
The 51/49 blend offers a milder, less bitter nutty flavor and a smoother, more familiar al dente texture compared to the sometimes coarse and strongly earthy profile of 100% whole wheat pasta.
Is this pasta suitable for a gluten-free diet?
No. Both whole wheat and semolina are forms of wheat and contain gluten. It is not safe for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Why is it 'unenriched' semolina?
Unenriched means the refined semolina portion has not had synthetic vitamins and minerals added back after processing. The whole wheat component naturally provides nutrients, but the overall vitamin content may be lower than in enriched white pastas.