Why is Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because the formulation relies on refined sugar, modified palm oil, emulsifiers and flavorings rather than whole foods; the label lists the additive E322 (lecithin) and includes vanillin as a flavoring, both of which are typical of highly processed products.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of this spread affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 56.3 g of sugars per 100 g can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for diabetic management, and the 10.6 g of saturated fat can raise LDL cholesterol, which is a concern for hypertension and cardiovascular health, although its low salt content is less problematic for blood pressure.

Is the hazelnut ingredient in this spread a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes; hazelnuts are listed as a major ingredient and appear in the allergen tags, so anyone with a tree‑nut allergy should avoid this product or consult a healthcare professional.

nutella • 375 g

Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa is a sweet, hazelnut‑based chocolate spread marketed for breakfast and snack use, packaged in a 375 g glass jar. It belongs to the Sugary snacks and Sweets groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA rating of 4, and per 100 g provides 539 kcal, 30.9 g fat (10.6 g saturated), 56.3 g sugars, 6.3 g protein, 1 g fiber and only 0.03 g salt, making it high in energy, fat and sugars while low in salt and fiber. The product is labeled gluten‑free, kosher and free of preservatives and colourings, but it contains added sugars, modified palm oil and the emulsifier lecithin, which contribute to its ultra‑processed status and raise sustainability and health concerns.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal539 kcal

Fat30.9 g

Saturated Fat10.6 g

Cholesterol0 g

Carbohydrates57.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast spread, this hazelnut‑cocoa spread contains markedly more fat (30.9 g vs 10.5 g), higher saturated fat (10.6 g vs 7 g) and sugars (56.3 g vs 53.4 g), while its salt (0.03 g vs 0.36 g) and fiber (1 g vs 2.3 g) are lower than typical.

Ingredients

Sugar, modified palm oil, hazelnuts, skim milk powder, cocoa, soy And/or sunflower lecithin, vanillin

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Nutella

200 g