Banza® Mac & Cheese Elbows + Classic Cheddar Chickpea Pasta

Product Information

• Product Details

  

  Banza® Cheddar Elbows pairs plant-based gluten free pasta with a perfectly gooey yellow cheddar cheese to elevate the OG childhood version you know and love. Packed with protein. Filled with fiber. Lower in carbs. Just what every grown-up wants and needs. And just what every kid wants…but doesn't realize they need. Banza® line-up of high-protein, high fiber, lower carb and gluten-free comfort foods also includes pizza, waffles, pasta and rice.

  • 16g of protein per serving, which is 2X more than the leading traditional mac & cheese brand
  • 100% GFCO-certified gluten free, vegetarian, kosher, and low GI
  • 2.5X more fiber (5g per serving) and 30% fewer net carbs than the leading traditional mac & cheese brand
  • Looks, cooks, and tastes like the traditional mac & cheese you know and love, making it the perfect choice for even the pickiest eater
  • Whether it's served straight from the box, or doctored up with broccoli or zucchini, this is the perfect healthy mac and cheese to feel good about serving your family in a balanced dinner
  • In addition to eight mac flavors, Banza® gluten-free lineup also includes pasta, pizza, rice, and waffles

• Dietary Information

  Gluten Free, Kosher, No Artificial Ingredients, Pescatarian, Vegetarian

• Nutrition Information

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  • Protein
  • Potassium

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  Nutrition Facts

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  2.0 Servings Per Container

  Serving size2.5oz (71g) dry 1/2 box (1 cup prepared)

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  Amount per serving

  Calories260

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  % Daily value*

  Total Fat7g10%

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  Saturated Fat3g15%

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  Trans Fat0g0%

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  Cholesterol15mg5%

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  Sodium640mg28%

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  Total Carbohydrate38g14%

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  Dietary Fiber5g17%

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  Sugar4g0%

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  Added Sugar0g0%

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  Protein15g22%

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  Calcium180mg15%

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  Iron3mg15%

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  Potassium610mg12%

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  Vitamin D0mcg0%

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  *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

  Ingredients
  Chickpea Pasta: Chickpeas, Pea Starch, Tapioca, Xanthan Gum, Cheese: Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Nonfat Milk, Buttermilk, Butter (Cream, Salt), Salt, Lactic Acid, Disodium Phosphate, Annatto and Paprika Extract (Color).

  Allergen Info
  Contains Milk and its derivates. Free from Cereals and Their Derivatives.

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