Penne Pesto has an estimated glycemic index of 47 (range 42 to 53), which is low, and a glycemic load of 20 per serving (high). NutriOptio estimates one serving (1 cup (about 200 g)) at 400 calories, with 10 g protein, 45 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat.
Italian cuisine · Contains Nuts · Vegetarian. Serving: 1 cup (about 200 g).
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 400 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbohydrate | 45 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated fat | 3 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
Typical ingredients: Penne pasta (durum wheat semolina, water), basil pesto (basil, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, lemon juice)
| 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 400 calories in one serving (1 cup (about 200 g)) of a typical penne pesto 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 pesto B 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 pesto 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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