Why is Triple Berry Nut Trail Mix classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The mix includes several industrially processed components such as added sugars, chocolate with cocoa butter, and soy lecithin (additive E322), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods and place it in the NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in this trail mix affect a diabetic or heart‑healthy diet?

The 37.5 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetes, while the 6.3 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, making the product less appropriate for heart‑healthy eating unless consumed in very small portions.

Is the presence of almonds, walnuts, and other tree nuts in Triple Berry Nut Trail Mix a concern for people with tree‑nut allergies?

Yes, the mix contains almonds, walnuts, cashews and other tree nuts, which are common allergens; individuals with a tree‑nut allergy should avoid this product.

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Triple Berry Nut Trail Mix

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Triple Berry Nut Trail Mix is a plant‑based snack that falls under the Fruits and vegetables / Dried fruits group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4, with a high fat content of 31.3 g, saturated fat of 6.3 g, sugars of 37.5 g, protein of 12.5 g and fiber of 6.3 g, while containing virtually no salt. Despite its protein and fiber, the product is calorie‑dense at 469 kcal per 100 g and includes added sugars, making it a less suitable choice for low‑calorie diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal469 kcal

Added Sugars25 g

Iron3.8 mg

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack (per 100 g), this trail mix contains about four times more fat (31.3 g vs 7.7 g), double the protein (12.5 g vs 4.1 g), slightly less sugar (37.5 g vs 48.5 g), no salt, and provides 469 kcal versus 346 kcal.

Ingredients

Dried cranberries (cranberries, sugar, sunflower oil), semisweet chocolate (sugar, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, natural vanilla flavor, salt), roasted almonds (almonds, peanut oil and/or canola oil), walnuts, roasted pumpkin seeds (pumpkin seeds, peanut and/or cottonseed oil), dried blueberries (blueberries, cane syrup, sunflower oil), dried cherries (cherries, sugar, sunflower oil), roasted cashews (cashews, peanut oil and/or sunflower oil and/or canola oil).

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