Barilla
Barilla RED LENTIL PENNE
56g serving · 190 kcal · 14g protein
Gold tier
Complete (mod.) Protein Density
29.5%
of calories from protein
7.4g protein per 100 cal
Leucine: 1.09 g per serving
What this means: High efficiency — 25–39% of calories from protein. Greek yogurt, chicken breast, most protein bars. 29.5% puts this in the Gold tier — a solid high-protein pick — good for everyday targets.
How it ranks in pasta
More efficient than 67% of pasta
By protein per 100 cal · vs. other pasta in our database
Percentile by protein per 100 cal vs. other pasta in our database. See the methodology .
Nutrition facts
| Serving size | 56 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 190 kcal |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Protein per 100 cal | 7.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 34 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Leucine | 1.09 g |
Per 56g serving. See the methodology for how Protein Density is calculated.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central (public domain).
Reference ID: 2598839.
Last verified 2026-10-24.
Always check the on-pack label — manufacturers update formulations.
Rank 4 of 10 by protein density
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