Why does Biscuits petit dej receive a Nutri‑Score of D and which nutrients drive this rating?

The Nutri‑Score algorithm assigns negative points for high energy, sugar (28 g) and salt (0.44 g) and moderate points for total fat (15 g) and saturated fat (3 g); positive points are limited to a modest 4.15 g of fiber and no fruit, vegetable or legume content, resulting in a net score that places the product in the D category.

How does the sugar and salt content of Biscuits petit dej affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 28 g of sugars per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the biscuits unsuitable as a frequent snack for diabetics, while the 0.44 g of salt contributes to daily sodium intake and may aggravate hypertension, so consumption should be limited for those conditions.

Is the soy lecithin used as an emulsifier a concern for individuals with soy allergy?

Soy lecithin is derived from soy beans and, although highly refined, it still contains trace soy proteins; because the product lists soy as an allergen, people with a documented soy allergy should avoid these biscuits.

Aldi, Croc' Matin • 400 g (8 x 50 g)

Biscuits petit dej

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Biscuits petit dej are chocolate‑milk biscuits from Aldi’s Croc' Matin brand, sold in a 400 g box containing eight 50 g portions. The product belongs to the Sugary snacks group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, with 28 g of sugars, 15 g of fat (3 g saturated), 8.5 g of protein and 0.44 g of salt per 100 g. It lists gluten, milk and soy as allergens, includes additives E322, E322i, E331 and E503, and bears sustainable‑palm‑oil and UTZ certifications despite containing no palm oil.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal431 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat3 g

Carbohydrates63 g

Sugars28 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack (28.98 g sugar, 17.65 g fat, 7.8 g saturated fat, 1.98 g salt, 418 kcal), these biscuits provide slightly less sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt but a marginally higher calorie count.

Ingredients

Farine de blé 37,7%, sucre, pépites de chocolat 13% [sucre, pâte de cacao', beurre de cacao', émulsifiant: lécithines (soja), arôme naturel de vanille, huile de tournesol, flocons d'avoine 9,9%, cacao en poudre' 3%, lait écrémé en poudre, farine d'orge 2,5%, farine de seigle 2,5%, farine d'épeautre (blé) 2,5%, poudres à lever: (citrates de sodium carbonates de potassium, carbonates d'ammonium) aromes, sel, émulsifiant: lécithines (colza).

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