Great Value Penne 32oz

Common questions

Is Great Value Penne 32oz healthy?

Great Value Penne 32oz scores 78/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This pasta product is primarily made from semolina wheat and fortified with essential vitamins and minerals, which is typical for enriched pasta.

How processed is Great Value Penne 32oz?

Great Value Penne 32oz is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Great Value Penne 32oz's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, niacin, riboflavin count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Great Value Penne 32oz

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78 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Walmart
Category Pasta
Summary

This pasta product is primarily made from semolina wheat and fortified with essential vitamins and minerals, which is typical for enriched pasta. It has a relatively short ingredient list with no harmful additives or artificial ingredients, contributing to a clean label. However, as a processed food, its score is limited by its processing level, despite the absence of major red flags.

Key ingredients 6

niacin
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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riboflavin
Good

Essential B vitamin — beneficial micronutrient.

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semolina (wheat)
Neutral

Semolina is a type of wheat flour used as the main ingredient in pasta, providing carbohydrates and energy. It is a common staple in many diets without significant health concerns.

ferrous sulfate (iron)
Neutral

Ferrous sulfate is an iron supplement added to help prevent iron deficiency, supporting healthy blood and energy levels.

thiamine mononitrate
Neutral

Thiamine mononitrate is a form of vitamin B1 that aids in energy production and nervous system health, often added to fortified foods.

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folic acid
Neutral

Folic acid is added to promote healthy cell growth and development, especially important during pregnancy and for general health.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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