Plant-Based Mac with Chickpea Pasta
Packaged product Meals and Dishes Banza
Plant-Based Mac with Chickpea Pasta contains 328 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 0.5 box, 64 g (64 g) provides about 210 kcal.
Roughly 64% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 20% from protein and 15% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for meals and dishes on FoodFactly (327 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 26% of the Daily Value for iron, 20% of the Daily Value for potassium and 19% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 328 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 6.3 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat L | 1.6 g | 8% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 891 mg | 39% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 59.4 g | 22% |
| Dietary fiber L | 9.4 g | 34% |
| Total sugars L | 3.1 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 18.8 g | 38% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 78 mg | 6% |
| Iron L | 4.7 mg | 26% |
| Magnesium L | 70 mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus L | 234 mg | 19% |
| Potassium L | 922 mg | 20% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 20%
- Carbohydrates 64%
- Fat 15%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein18.8 gin the top quarter of meals and dishes (median 11.2 g)
- Fiber9.4 gin the top quarter of meals and dishes (median 1.8 g)
- Sugars3.1 gbelow the median for meals and dishes (median 4.3 g)
- Fat6.3 gabove the median for meals and dishes (median 5.5 g)
- Saturated fat1.6 gbelow the median for meals and dishes (median 2.7 g)
- Sodium891 mgin the top quarter of meals and dishes (median 682 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 0 IU |
|---|
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 171 kcal | 328 kcal |
| Protein | 18.8 g | 18.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 59.4 g | 59.4 g |
| Fat | 6.3 g | 6.3 g |
| Fiber | 7.8 g | 9.4 g |
| Sugars | 1.6 g | 3.1 g |
| Sodium | 875 mg | 891 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Banza
- Barcode
- 0850011443637
- Quantity
- 5.5oz
- Label serving
- 0.5 box (64 g)
- Category
- Macaroni and cheese
- Nutri-Score
- C as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Chickpeas, Pea Starch, Tapioca, Xanthan Gum, Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Buttermilk, Salt, Disodium Phosphate, Whey, Lactic Acid, Nonfat Dry Milk
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Plant-Based Mac with Chickpea Pasta?
100 g of Plant-Based Mac with Chickpea Pasta has 328 kcal. Serving, 0.5 box, 64 g (64 g): about 210 kcal.
Is Plant-Based Mac with Chickpea Pasta high in protein?
Plant-Based Mac with Chickpea Pasta contains 18.8 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 12 g in serving, 0.5 box, 64 g (64 g). About 20% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meals and dishes, that is among the highest quarter (median 11.2 g).
How many carbs are in Plant-Based Mac with Chickpea Pasta?
Plant-Based Mac with Chickpea Pasta has 59.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 9.4 g of fiber and 3.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Plant-Based Mac with Chickpea Pasta?
Plant-Based Mac with Chickpea Pasta contains 6.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.6 g is saturated (8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Plant-Based Mac with Chickpea Pasta contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (26% DV), potassium (20% DV), phosphorus (19% DV) and magnesium (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Plant-Based Mac with Chickpea Pasta?
100 g contains 891 mg of sodium, 39% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated March 3, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2279177. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated March 21, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0850011443637. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 3, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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