Why does Le Sablé aux Graines Pépites de chocolat BIO receive a Nutri-Score of E, and which nutrients drive this low rating?

The E rating results from high negative points for saturated fat (13 g), sugars (29 g) and total fat (26 g) per 100 g, which outweigh the limited positive points earned from fiber (4.2 g) and the absence of fruit/vegetable content.

How do the high sugar and saturated‑fat levels in this biscuit affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 29 g of sugar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the biscuit unsuitable for diabetic diets, while the 13 g of saturated fat contributes to cardiovascular risk; the modest salt (0.62 g) is lower than average but still adds to overall sodium intake for hypertensive individuals.

Is the sesame seed content in this product a risk for consumers with sesame allergy?

Yes, the biscuit contains 6.5 % sesame seeds and is labelled with the sesame allergen, so anyone with a sesame allergy should avoid it.

Biscuiterie de l'Abbaye • 140 g

Le Sablé aux Graines Pépites de chocolat BIO

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Le Sablé aux Graines Pépites de chocolat BIO is an organic shortbread biscuit made in France, classified in the sugary snacks and biscuits-and-cakes groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 3, reflecting its high levels of fat (26 g), saturated fat (13 g) and sugars (29 g) per 100 g, while offering 4.2 g of fiber and 8.3 g of protein. The product also contains the allergens eggs, gluten, milk and sesame, is packaged in recyclable PET, cardboard and film, and achieves an Eco-Score of A-plus, indicating a strong environmental profile despite its nutritional drawbacks.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal500 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Carbohydrates56 g

Sugars29 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this biscuit contains slightly more sugar (29 g vs 28.98 g), considerably more total fat (26 g vs 17.65 g) and saturated fat (13 g vs 7.8 g), while its salt content (0.62 g) is well below the typical level (1.98 g).

Ingredients

Farine de blé (origine France), pépites de chocolat noir 20.5% (sucre de canne, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao), sucre de canne roux, beurre (origine France) 13.5%, graines de tournesol (origine France) 6.5%, graines de sésame 6.5%, œuf entier en poudre, sel marin de Guérande, poudre à lever carbonates de sodium.

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