Why is Sunflower Seed Butter Chocolate classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which ingredients drive this classification?

The product combines roasted sunflower seeds with added sugar, chocolate, cocoa powder, salt and vanilla flavor, and undergoes multiple processing steps such as roasting, sweetening and flavoring; these operations and the presence of added sugars and flavorings place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How do the sugar and salt levels in Sunflower Seed Butter Chocolate affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 18.8 g of sugar and 0.7 g of salt per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes in diabetics and contribute to elevated blood pressure in hypertensive individuals, so it should be consumed only in moderation as part of a controlled diet.

Is Sunflower Seed Butter Chocolate suitable for vegan, gluten‑free and kosher diets?

Yes, the spread is plant‑based, carries a certified gluten‑free label and an Orthodox Union kosher certification, making it compatible with vegan, gluten‑free and kosher dietary requirements.

SunButter • 16 oz

Sunflower Seed Butter Chocolate

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Sunflower Seed Butter Chocolate is a plant‑based spread made from roasted sunflower seeds, sugar, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa powder, salt and vanilla flavor. It falls into the Sugary snacks PNNS group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4, containing 46.9 g of fat (7.8 g saturated), 18.8 g of protein, 9.4 g of fiber, 18.8 g of sugars and 0.7 g of salt per 100 g, delivering 625 kcal. While it provides notable protein and fiber, the high levels of fat, saturated fat, added sugars and salt make it a less healthy option and reflect its ultra‑processed nature.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal625 kcal

Added Sugars15.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this spread contains far less sugar and carbohydrates but considerably more fat, saturated fat, protein, salt and calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

roasted sunflower seeds, sugar, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla flavor.

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SunButter

16 oz