Why is Tortitas de arroz placed in NOVA group 3 and does it contain any additives?

The product is classified as NOVA group 3 because it is made from puffed rice, sesame seeds and salt, which involves moderate processing such as heating and shaping, but no industrial additives are listed; the additives count is zero.

What impact does the salt level in these rice cakes have for someone managing high blood pressure?

With 0.51 g of salt per 100 g, the rice cakes contribute roughly 10 % of the recommended daily sodium limit, so they can be included in a low‑sodium diet if consumption is limited and balanced with other low‑salt foods.

Are Tortitas de arroz suitable for vegan and gluten‑free diets?

Yes, the ingredient list contains only rice, sesame seeds and salt, all of which are plant‑based and naturally free of gluten, and the product carries a “no‑gluten” label.

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Tortitas de arroz

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Tortitas de arroz are plant‑based rice cakes made primarily of rice (98.5 %), with sesame seeds and a pinch of salt. They belong to the PNNS group “Cereals”, carry a Nutri‑Score of C and are classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a moderately processed product. At 382 kcal per 100 g they are relatively energy‑dense and high in carbohydrates, while offering 8.6 g of protein and low sugars, though the salt content (0.51 g) and fat (3.2 g) are higher than typical cereal snacks.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal382 kcal

Fat3.2 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates78 g

Sugars0.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical cereal‑based snack, this rice cake contains far less sugar (0.6 g vs 9 g) and fat (3.2 g vs 6.9 g) and about half the salt (0.51 g vs 2.96 g), but it is slightly more calorie‑dense (382 kcal vs 353 kcal) and provides less dietary fiber.

Ingredients

Arroz (98,5 %) semillas de sésamo (1%) y sal,

84%

35%

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