Why is Honey Roasted Almonds classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is placed in NOVA 4 because its ingredient list goes beyond simple roasted nuts, including added sugar, a blend of vegetable oils (canola, safflower, sunflower), honey, salt and corn maltodextrin, all of which are industrially processed components that qualify it as ultra‑processed.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 17.9 g of sugars and 0.54 g of salt per 100 g, the snack can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes for diabetics and add to sodium intake for those managing blood pressure, so it should be eaten only occasionally and in limited portions.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like Vegan, Keto, Halal, or Gluten‑Free?

Honey makes the snack non‑vegan, but it is gluten‑free and generally acceptable for Halal consumers. Its high fat and moderate protein fit keto macros, yet the added sugars are too high for a strict keto plan, so only the low‑carb aspect aligns with keto.

Blue Diamond • 28 g

Almonds Honey Roasted

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Honey Roasted Almonds are a sweet‑savory snack listed under the salty‑snacks and nuts groups. They carry a Nutri‑Score of C and fall into NOVA group 4, reflecting their ultra‑processed nature due to added sugar, vegetable oil, honey and corn maltodextrin. While they provide notable fiber (7.1 g/100 g) and protein (5 g/100 g) with moderate total fat, the high sugar level (17.9 g/100 g) and added sugars make them an indulgent rather than health‑focused choice.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal571 kcal

Added Sugars14.3 g

Vitamin E22.1 mg

Iron3.2 mg

Magnesium232 mg

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical snack averages, Honey Roasted Almonds contain about three times more sugar (17.9 g vs 6.4 g/100 g), slightly less total fat (46.4 g vs 49.1 g/100 g), considerably lower saturated fat (3.6 g vs 6.6 g/100 g) and much less salt (0.5 g vs 3.6 g/100 g).

Ingredients

ALMONDS, SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, SAFFLOWER AND/OR SUNFLOWER), HONEY, SALT AND CORN MALTODEXTRIN.

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Almonds Honey Roasted

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Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal571 kcal

Added Sugars14.3 g

Vitamin E22.1 mg

Iron3.2 mg

Magnesium232 mg

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

ALMONDS, SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, SAFFLOWER AND/OR SUNFLOWER), HONEY, SALT AND CORN MALTODEXTRIN.

84%

35%

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