Why does this Vegetarian plate have a Nutri‑Score of C and which nutrients influence that rating?

The Nutri‑Score algorithm awards points for negative factors such as salt (0.81 g per 100 g) and for positive factors like fiber (2 g) and protein (2 g). The moderate amount of salt generates four negative points, while the low levels of fat, saturated fat and sugars keep negative points low, resulting in an overall score that places the product in the C grade.

How does the salt content of this meal affect a hypertension‑friendly diet?

At 0.81 g of salt per 100 g, the meal contributes roughly 320 mg of sodium, which is below the average for similar ready‑meals but still adds to daily sodium intake; individuals monitoring blood pressure should consider the total salt from all foods and may want to pair this plate with low‑salt sides.

Is this product suitable for a vegan and gluten‑free diet?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based and certified organic, making the product compatible with a vegan diet. However, the label notes possible traces of gluten, so it is not guaranteed gluten‑free and could affect people with celiac disease or strict gluten avoidance.

Carrefour BIO, Carrefour • 300 g

Assiette végétarienne de légumes et de quinoa

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The Vegetarian plate of vegetables and quinoa is a 300 g ready‑to‑heat meal made with organic quinoa, onions, courgettes, aubergines, peppers, tomato pulp and extra‑virgin olive oil, produced in France. Nutritionally it provides 72 kcal per 100 g, low fat (1.6 g), low saturated fat (0.2 g), low sugars (2.5 g) and moderate salt (0.81 g, about 0.32 g sodium), with 2 g of fiber and 2 g of protein, while the overall nutrient balance yields a Nutri‑Score of C. The product falls in the Composite foods / One‑dish meals PNNS groups, is classified as NOVA 3 (moderately processed) and contains the additive citric acid (E330) and may have traces of fish, egg, gluten, mustard and milk.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal72 kcal

Fat1.6 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates12 g

Sugars2.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal, this plate contains less fat (1.6 g vs 5.94 g), less saturated fat (0.2 g vs 1.94 g), lower sugars (2.5 g vs 3.57 g), markedly less salt (0.81 g vs 3.55 g) and fewer proteins (2 g vs 7.16 g), while its fiber content (2 g) is close to the category average of 2.08 g.

Ingredients

Quinoa* précuit 30% (eau, quinoa* 17,6%, sel, huile de colza*), oignons* 16,6%, courgettes* 13,3%, eau, aubergines* 6,6%, poivrons rouges et verts* 6,6%, pulpe de tomate au jus* 4,6%, (tomates*, jus de tomate*, acidifiant : acide citrique), double concentré de tomates* 4,5%, fécule de pomme de terre*, huile d'olive vierge extra*, sel, sucre*, ail*, thym*, origan*, poivre*, persil*, romarin*. *biologique. Peut contenir des traces de poissons, œufs, céréales contenant du gluten, moutarde et lait.

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