Why is Tortilla aux oignons classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA group 3 indicates that the product undergoes processing such as cooking, ingredient mixing and packaging, but it does not contain added preservatives, colorants or flavor enhancers; the ingredient list shows no additives, and the additive count is zero.

How does the sugar and salt content in Tortilla aux oignons affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The tortilla’s sugar level is very low at 0.8 g per 100 g, making it suitable for blood‑glucose control, while its salt at 0.98 g per 100 g is moderate and lower than many processed meals, so it can fit into a hypertension‑friendly plan if consumed in reasonable portions.

Is the egg in Tortilla aux oignons a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes, the product lists egg as an ingredient and flags it as an allergen, so anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this tortilla.

Chef select, Lidl • 500 g

Tortilla aux oignons

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Tortilla aux oignons is a ready‑to‑heat Spanish‑style omelette made with potatoes, eggs, onions and a blend of olive and sunflower oils, produced by Chef select for Lidl and packaged in a 500 g plastic film. It belongs to the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 3, offering low sugar (0.8 g) and modest salt (0.98 g) per 100 g but a higher fat content (7.8 g) than many similar meals. The product is suitable for vegetarians but not for vegans, contains egg as an allergen, and provides moderate protein (4.4 g) and fiber (1.7 g).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal145 kcal

Energy605 kJ

Fat9.8 g

Saturated Fat1.6 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared meal, this tortilla contains less sugar (0.8 g vs 3.57 g), less salt (0.98 g vs 3.55 g) and fewer calories (147 kcal vs 174 kcal), but its fat level is higher (7.8 g vs 5.94 g).

Ingredients

51% pommes de terre, oeuf*, 15% oignons cuits (93% oignon, huile d'olive, sel, jus de citron), huile de tournesol, huile d'olive, sel, *issu de poules élevées au sol,

84%

35%

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Sol&Mar, Lidl

500 g