United States · 25 SKUs scored · avg 62/100

Banza

Banza is a US-based food brand primarily focused on grain-alternative products, with a core offering of chickpea-based pasta. Founded to provide nutritious alternatives to traditional wheat pasta, Banza offers common pasta shapes such as penne, rotini, spaghetti, and elbows. The brand also produces chickpea-based mac & cheese varieties. A key characteristic of Banza products is their nutritional profile, which typically features approximately twice the protein and three times the fiber content compared to standard wheat pasta. This positioning places Banza within the category of healthier-option staples, appealing to consumers seeking alternative macronutrient profiles in familiar formats. Our pages evaluate each Banza SKU based on its nutritional composition and ingredient profile, comparing it against both traditional wheat pasta baselines and other legume-based pasta alternatives.

All Banza SKUs, ranked

• Alphabets Made From Chickpeas69
• Bowties Made From Chickpeas69
• Chickpea Pasta, Casarecce69
• Chickpea Pasta Penne69
• Chickpea Pasta Rotini69
• Lasagna Made From Chickpeas69
• Pasta, Spaghetti69
• Shells + Vegan White Cheddar66
• Shells + Vegan Cheddar65
• Angel Hair Made From Chickpeas64
• Chickpea Pasta Elbows64
• Chickpea Mac & Cheese64
• Chickpea Pasta Spaghetti64
• Linguine64
• Rigatoni Made From Chickpeas64
• Rotini Made From Chickpeas64
• Spaghetti64
• Ziti Made From Chickpeas64
• Elbows + Classic Cheddar57
• Chickpea Pasta Mac and Cheese55
• Chickpeas Pizza Crusts, Chickpeas53
• The Supreme Pizza Made From Chickpeas., Supreme53
• Four Cheese46
• Roasted Veggie45
• Chickpeas the Pizza Made From Cheese, Chickpeas44

Data source: USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods dataset. Nutrition Facts values, ingredient lists and UPCs are manufacturer-declared. FoodScore methodology is documented on the methodology page. Manufacturer website: eatbanza.com.