Why does Gnocchetti with chicken, parmesan cream and marinated tomatoes receive a Nutri-Score of D and which nutrients are responsible for this rating?

The Nutri-Score D results from the combination of a relatively high saturated-fat content (3.3 g per 100 g) and a high salt level (1.58 g per 100 g), which generate 7 negative points, while its low sugar (1.6 g) and minimal fiber add no positive points, leading to a net score of 12 and a D grade.

How does the saturated fat and salt content in this meal affect people with high blood pressure or heart disease?

Saturated fat raises LDL cholesterol and the 1.58 g of salt per 100 g exceeds recommended daily limits, so regular consumption can increase cardiovascular risk for individuals with hypertension or heart disease, and they should limit intake or choose lower-fat, lower-salt alternatives.

Is the gluten in the gnocchetti a problem for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity?

Yes, the gnocchetti are made from durum-wheat semolina, which contains gluten, so the product is not safe for anyone requiring a gluten-free diet, such as those with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

Marie • 300 g

Gnocchetti au poulet, crème au parmesan, parmigiano reggiano AOP et tomates marinées

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Gnocchetti with chicken, parmesan cream and marinated tomatoes is a ready-to-heat French one-dish meal (Composite foods, One-dish meals). It is a processed (NOVA 3) prepared meal that carries a Nutri-Score of D, providing roughly 174 kcal per 100 g, low sugars (1.6 g), but relatively high saturated fat (3.3 g) and moderate salt (1.58 g). The recipe uses French chicken, Parmigiano Reggiano AOP cheese, cream, and durum-wheat gnocchetti, so it contains dairy and gluten allergens, includes no preservatives or additives, and is packaged in a recyclable cardboard sleeve with a plastic tray and film.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars0 g

Fruits & Vegetables12.8 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared to the average prepared meal, this gnocchetti dish provides about the same energy (approx 174 kcal), less sugar (1.6 g vs 3.57 g) and salt (1.58 g vs 3.55 g), but higher saturated fat (3.3 g vs 1.94 g).

Ingredients

Gnocchetti (pâtes) cuites 39,9% (eau, semoule de blé dur, huile de colza), poulet mariné et cuit 19% (viande de poulet origine France 18,7%, sel, jus de citron), eau, crème fraîche 8,6%, pulpe de tomates au jus (tomates, jus de tomates), Parmesan 4,3% (Parmigiano Reggiano AOP), farine de blé, tomates semi déshydratées et marinées 1,7% (tomates, huile de colza, sel, origan, ail), poivrons rouges, double concentré de tomates, huile d'olive vierge 1,1%, sel, paprika, persil, curcuma, piment fort.

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