Why is Fibre One classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The NOVA system places foods with multiple industrial ingredients and additives in group 4. Fibre One includes caramel (E150), annatto colour, guar gum (E412), sodium carboxymethylcellulose (E466), baking soda (E500ii) and the artificial sweetener sucralose (E955), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed products.

How does the sugar and salt content in Fibre One affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With only 1.6 g of sugar and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g, Fibre One is lower in these nutrients than most cereals, which makes it a better choice for managing blood‑glucose spikes and blood‑pressure levels. However, the high carbohydrate content still requires portion control for diabetic individuals.

Is Fibre One suitable for a vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diet?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, so the cereal is vegan, but it contains whole‑grain wheat and therefore gluten, making it unsuitable for a gluten‑free diet. The product’s high carbohydrate and fiber content also means it does not fit a ketogenic eating plan.

General Mills • 587 g

Fibre One

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Fibre One is a high‑fiber breakfast cereal produced by General Mills and sold in Canada in a 587 g package. It belongs to the Breakfast cereals dietary family, carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), offering very low sugar and salt, low fat, high fiber and moderate protein, along with added vitamins and minerals. Nevertheless, the product contains several food additives such as caramel, annatto colour, guar gum, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, baking soda and sucralose, and it includes gluten, which may be a concern for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars0 g

Fruits & Vegetables0.8 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast‑cereal profile, this cereal provides far less sugar (1.6 g vs 14.1 g), lower fat (1.6 g vs 9 g) and salt (0.9 g vs 1.8 g), while delivering markedly more fiber (43.5 g vs 8.3 g) and slightly fewer calories (226 kcal vs 389 kcal per 100 g).

Ingredients

Whole grain wheat, Corn bran, Modified wheat starch, Caramel and annatto colour, Guar gum, Calcium carbonate, Sodium carboxymethylcellulose, Salt, Baking soda, High monounsaturated canola, Canola and/or high monounsaturated sunflower oil, Sucralose, Vitamins and minerals (iron, niacinamide [vitamin B3], calcium pantothenate [vitamin B5], pyridoxine hydrochloride [vitamin B6], Folate

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