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Penne Arrabiata has an estimated glycemic index of 48 (range 43 to 54), which is low, and a glycemic load of 20 per serving (high). NutriOptio estimates one serving (1 cup (about 200 g)) at 320 calories, with 8 g protein, 45 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat.
Italian cuisine · Vegetarian · Vegan. Serving: 1 cup (about 200 g).
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 45 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugars | 6 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
Typical ingredients: Penne pasta (durum wheat semolina, water), olive oil, garlic, red chili flakes, crushed tomatoes, salt, black pepper, parsley.
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Cannoli | 19 | 300 |
| Cheese Ravioli | 19 | 300 |
| Tortellini | 19 | 250 |
| Fettuccine Alfredo | 18 | 600 |
| Margherita Pizza | 18 | 250 |
NutriOptio estimates 320 calories in one serving (1 cup (about 200 g)) of a typical penne arrabiata recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 20, which is high (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.
NutriOptio grades a typical penne arrabiata A on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.
Your recipe is not the typical one. Photograph your plate or describe it, and NutriOptio grades your actual portion for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing.
Open the NutriOptio web appThese are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical penne arrabiata in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.
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