Why is Sandwich le méga jambon cheddar x3 classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sandwich is made from refined wheat, rye and barley flours, includes processed cheese, emulsified fats and several industrial ingredients such as preservatives (E250), stabilisers (E451), gelling agents (E407), antioxidants (E316) and a paprika‑derived colour (E160c), all of which trigger the NOVA 4 classification for ultra‑processed foods.

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

At 5.9 g of sugars per 100 g, the sandwich can cause a noticeable rise in blood glucose and should be limited by people with diabetes, while its 1.48 g of salt per 100 g exceeds half the recommended daily limit for hypertension and may contribute to elevated blood pressure if consumed regularly.

Is this sandwich suitable for gluten‑free, vegan, or low‑carb diets?

No. The product contains wheat, rye and barley flours, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free diets; it also includes pork ham, cheddar, butter, milk proteins and egg yolk, which disqualify it for vegan diets; and with 30 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, it does not fit a low‑carb eating plan.

Sodebo • 230 g

Sandwich le méga jambon cheddar x3

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Sandwich le méga jambon cheddar x3 is a ready‑to‑eat sandwich made with Swedish bread, cooked pork ham and melted cheddar, belonging to the composite foods (sandwich) category. It provides 249 kcal per 100 g, 10 g of protein and 3.3 g of fiber, while containing 9.1 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 5.9 g sugars and 1.48 g salt, which places it above the average sandwich in sugar and below average in fat, saturated fat, salt and calories. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), reflecting its refined flours, multiple emulsifiers, preservatives (E250, E451, E407, E316) and colorant (E160c), as well as the presence of common allergens such as gluten, milk, egg and mustard.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal249 kcal

Fat9.1 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates30 g

Sugars5.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sandwich, this product is lower in fat, saturated fat, salt and calories, but contains more sugars and less protein, while offering higher fiber.

Ingredients

Pain suédois (farines de blé, de seigle et de blé malté, eau, sucre, huile de colza, levure boulangère, sirop de glucose levain de seigle,germes de blé, farine d'orge maltée, gluten de blé, protéines de blé, sel, vinaigre d'alcool, jambon de porc, eau, salade, cheddar, yaourt maigre, huile de colza, beurre, protéines de lait, jaune d'oeuf, vinaigre d'alcool, dextrose, sirop de glucose, lactose, amidon de mais, semoule de blé dur, amidon transformé de pomme de terre,ferment, conservateur : E250, stabilisant: E451, gélifiant: E407, antioxydant: E316, sels de fonte: citrate de sodium, colorant:extrait de paprika, sel, arôme naturel, bouillon de porc, oignon, poivre, graines de moutarde. Informations en gras destinées aux personnes allergiques, ce produit peut contenir des traces de poisson. Porc:Origine UE. Ne pas congeler ce produit.

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