Blue Bird
Blue Bird 5 Minutes Pasta Cheesy Tomato Fusilli
About Blue Bird 5 Minutes Pasta Cheesy Tomato Fusilli
Blue Bird 5 Minutes Pasta Cheesy Tomato Fusilli is made by Blue Bird and sits in the Flavoured Noodles/Pasta category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8905302016211. TruthIn has analysed it using the TruthIn Ingredient Rating System (TIRS), which scores packaged foods from 0 to 5 based on their ingredients, level of processing and nutrient profile.
It scores 1.6 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Poor". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 13 ingredients, starting with 508, 635, yeast extract.
The full TruthIn product report adds a safety rating for every ingredient and 6 nutrient values per 100g, each marked as good or of concern, so you can judge it against other flavoured noodles/pasta before you buy.
Quick facts
- Product
- Blue Bird 5 Minutes Pasta Cheesy Tomato Fusilli
- Brand
- Blue Bird
- Category
- Flavoured Noodles/Pasta
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8905302016211
- TIRS rating
- 1.6 / 5 (Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 13
Ingredients (13)
508, 635, yeast extract, 551, natural flavor, artificial flavors, 330, maltodextrin, 415, starch, potato starch, stabilizer, acidity regulators
Compare with similar flavoured noodles/pasta
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird 5 Minutes Pasta Cheesy Tomato Fusilli (this product) | 1.6 | 4 | 13 |
| Naturally Yours Whole Wheat Instant Noodles (Naturally Yours) | 3.3 | 3 | 0 |
| Simplify Foods Italian Pesto Pasta Kit (Simplify Foods) | 3.3 | 3 | 0 |
| Yu Noodles Korean Red Hot Cheese (Yu) | 3.2 | 3 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Blue Bird 5 Minutes Pasta Cheesy Tomato Fusilli healthy?
Blue Bird 5 Minutes Pasta Cheesy Tomato Fusilli has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 1.6 out of 5 ("Poor"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is Blue Bird 5 Minutes Pasta Cheesy Tomato Fusilli ultra-processed?
Yes. Blue Bird 5 Minutes Pasta Cheesy Tomato Fusilli is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in Blue Bird 5 Minutes Pasta Cheesy Tomato Fusilli?
Blue Bird 5 Minutes Pasta Cheesy Tomato Fusilli lists 13 ingredients: 508, 635, yeast extract, 551, natural flavor, artificial flavors, 330, maltodextrin, 415, starch, potato starch, stabilizer, acidity regulators.
Does Blue Bird 5 Minutes Pasta Cheesy Tomato Fusilli contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 13 listed ingredients.
Does Blue Bird 5 Minutes Pasta Cheesy Tomato Fusilli contain added sugar?
No sugar or sweetening syrup appears among its 13 listed ingredients.
What are healthier alternatives to Blue Bird 5 Minutes Pasta Cheesy Tomato Fusilli?
Among flavoured noodles/pasta rated by TruthIn, Naturally Yours Whole Wheat Instant Noodles (3.3), Simplify Foods Italian Pesto Pasta Kit (3.3), Yu Noodles Korean Red Hot Cheese (3.2) score higher on TIRS than Blue Bird 5 Minutes Pasta Cheesy Tomato Fusilli (1.6).
Blue Bird 5 Minutes Pasta Cheesy Tomato Fusilli vs Naturally Yours Whole Wheat Instant Noodles: which is healthier?
Blue Bird 5 Minutes Pasta Cheesy Tomato Fusilli scores 1.6 on TIRS and Naturally Yours Whole Wheat Instant Noodles scores 3.3, so Naturally Yours Whole Wheat Instant Noodles rates higher. Blue Bird 5 Minutes Pasta Cheesy Tomato Fusilli lists 13 ingredients and Naturally Yours Whole Wheat Instant Noodles lists 0.
What is the barcode of Blue Bird 5 Minutes Pasta Cheesy Tomato Fusilli?
The barcode (GTIN) of Blue Bird 5 Minutes Pasta Cheesy Tomato Fusilli is 8905302016211.
What is in the TruthIn report for Blue Bird 5 Minutes Pasta Cheesy Tomato Fusilli?
The report covers nutrition per 100g and per serving with each nutrient marked as good or of concern, and a safe / caution / concern rating for every ingredient.