Why does this muesli receive a Nutri-Score of D and which nutrients lower its grade?

The D rating is driven by its high sugar content (16 g per 100 g), elevated saturated fat (4.8 g), moderate salt (0.5 g) and relatively low fiber (5.6 g) and fruit‑vegetable proportion, which together reduce the overall score despite its organic ingredients.

How might the sugar and salt levels in this product affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 16 g of sugars can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, so diabetics should limit portions, while the 0.5 g of salt contributes to daily sodium intake and may affect blood‑pressure control, making it less suitable for hypertensive individuals without careful moderation.

Is the presence of almonds and milk in this muesli a concern for consumers with nut or dairy allergies?

Yes, the product contains sliced almonds (a tree‑nut) and milk powder, both of which are major allergens; anyone allergic to nuts or dairy should avoid this muesli.

Favrichon • 450 g

Muesli croustillant au caramel, chocolat & amande

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

This product is an organic, crunchy muesli with caramel, chocolate and sliced almonds, classified in the breakfast cereals family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is placed in NOVA group 3, reflecting a processed cereal that contains added sugars, saturated fat and moderate salt. While it offers 5.6 g of fiber, 9.2 g of protein and organic oats, its 16 g of sugars, 18 g of total fat (4.8 g saturated) and 459 kcal per 100 g make it high‑energy and less balanced compared with typical cereals.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal459 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat4.8 g

Carbohydrates63 g

Sugars16 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal (≈389 kcal, 14 g sugar, 9 g fat, 2.5 g saturated fat, 1.8 g salt, 8 g fiber, 10 g protein), this muesli contains substantially more fat, saturated fat, sugar and calories, less fiber and protein, while its salt level is lower.

Ingredients

Céréales* complètes 60,7% (flocons d'avoine* 47,3%, riz*), crème caramel* au beurre salé 10,5% (crème*, sucre de canne*, beurre* 0,6%, sel de Guérande 0,08%), huile de tournesol*, caramel* 7,9% (sucre* de canne, eau), chocolat* au lait 7%, (sucre de canne*, beurre de cacao*, lait* entier en poudre, pâte de cacao*) amandes* effilées 3%, sucre de canne* non raffiné, sel de mer. *Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique.

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