Why is Nutella classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Nutella falls into NOVA group 4 because its formulation relies on refined ingredients such as palm oil, sugar, and powdered milk, along with industrial additives; the only listed additive is soy lecithin (E322) used as an emulsifier, and vanillin is added for flavor.

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 56.3 g of sugar per 100 g, Nutella can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 10.6 g of saturated fat contributes to higher LDL cholesterol levels, which may exacerbate hypertension and cardiovascular risk.

Is Nutella suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

Nutella is not vegan because it contains skimmed milk powder, and it is not keto-friendly due to its high sugar and carbohydrate content; it does not contain pork or gelatin, but it lacks halal certification, while it is gluten‑free as no gluten ingredients are present.

Nutella • 1 kg

Nutella

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Nutella is a hazelnut‑cocoa spread marketed as a sweet breakfast or snack product and belongs to the sugary snacks and sweets groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, containing 56.3 g of sugars, 30.9 g of fat (including 10.6 g saturated fat) and 6.3 g of protein per 100 g, while its salt level is low at 0.11 g. The spread is vegetarian, gluten‑free and free from preservatives, but it includes palm oil, soy lecithin, milk powder and poses allergen concerns, and its overall Eco‑Score is also E.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal539 kcal

Fat30.9 g

Saturated Fat10.6 g

Carbohydrates57.5 g

Sugars56.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet spread, Nutella contains markedly more fat (30.9 g vs 10.5 g) and sugar (56.3 g vs 53.4 g) while delivering twice the protein (6.3 g vs 2.9 g) and less salt (0.11 g vs 0.36 g).

Ingredients

Sucre, huile de palme, NOISETTES 13%, LAIT écrémé en poudre 8,7%, cacao maigre 7,4%, émulsifiants: lécithines [SOJA]; vanilline. Sans gluten

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Nutella • 1 kg

Nutella

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal539 kcal

Fat30.9 g

Saturated Fat10.6 g

Carbohydrates57.5 g

Sugars56.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

Sucre, huile de palme, NOISETTES 13%, LAIT écrémé en poudre 8,7%, cacao maigre 7,4%, émulsifiants: lécithines [SOJA]; vanilline. Sans gluten

84%

35%

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