Why is Sandwich le méga baguette thon oeuf sauce cocktail classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sandwich combines many industrially prepared components such as a refined wheat flour dough, processed tuna, egg yolk paste, and a cocktail sauce that uses emulsifiers; the label lists additives E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids) and E160c (paprika extract), both typical of highly processed foods, which places it in NOVA group 4.

How does the sugar and salt content in this sandwich affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 3.4 g of sugars per 100 g, the sandwich is relatively low in sugar and therefore has a modest impact on blood glucose, but the 1.08 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and can contribute to higher blood pressure, so people managing diabetes or hypertension should consume it in limited portions.

Is Sandwich le méga baguette thon oeuf sauce cocktail suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or other strict dietary regimes?

No, the product contains tuna, egg, lactose, wheat gluten and mustard, and it may also contain soy traces, making it unsuitable for vegan, gluten‑free, dairy‑free, or strict allergen‑free diets.

Sodebo • 270g

Sandwich le méga baguette thon oeuf sauce cocktail

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Sandwich le méga baguette thon oeuf sauce cocktail is a ready‑to‑eat tuna and egg sandwich belonging to the composite foods category, specifically sandwiches. It provides 260 kcal per 100 g with 11 g of protein, 12 g of fat (including only 1.3 g of saturated fat) and 1.1 g of salt, but its fiber is modest (1.9 g) and it contains several allergens such as fish, egg, milk, gluten and mustard. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of C, is classified in NOVA group 4 as ultra‑processed, and includes additives like mono‑ and diglycerides (E471) and paprika extract (E160c).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal260 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat1.3 g

Carbohydrates26 g

Sugars3.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sandwich, this product delivers markedly lower fat, saturated fat, salt and calories while also offering considerably less protein.

Ingredients

RECETTE SANS CO MATEUR Pain viennois (farine de BLE, eau, huile de cotza, levure boulangère, gluten de BLE, LACTOSE, Sucre, sel, émulsifiant : mono et diglycérides d'acides gras (végétal)), THON, ŒEUF, huile de colza, salade, eau, jaune d'ŒEUF, purée de tomates double concentré, tomates, vinaigre d'alcool, amidon et/ou fécule, sucre, sel, épices, graines de MOUTARDE, extrait de paprika. Ce produit peut contenir du soja et d'autres céréales contenant du gluten. Ingrediënten Weens brood (TARWEBLOEM, water, raapzaadolie, bakkersgist, TARWEGLUTEN, LACTOSE, suiker, zout, emulgator:mono - en diglyceriden van vetzuren (plantaardige)), TONJN, EI, raapzaadolie, sla, water, EIGEEL, dubbel geconcetreerde tomatenpuree, tomaten, alcoholazijn, zetmeel, suit, zout, specerijen, MOSTERDZAAD, paprika-extract. Dit product kan soja en andere granen die gluten batten.

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