Why is Chili con carne classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is a ready‑to‑eat meal that combines cooked beef, rice, beans and seasoning blends that have been industrially prepared, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. Although the label states no preservatives or colorings, typical formulations include flavor enhancers, thickeners and emulsifiers to ensure texture and taste, even when they are not listed individually on the packaging.

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

With only 2.5 g of sugars per 100 g, the product is low‑sugar and therefore does not cause a rapid blood‑glucose spike, making it relatively suitable for diabetic individuals. The salt level is 0.6 g per 100 g, which is modest compared with many processed meals but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so people with hypertension should count it toward their total salt limit.

Is this Chili con carne suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No, the dish contains beef and therefore is not vegan or halal unless the meat is certified, which the label does not confirm. At 16 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, it exceeds the very low carb threshold required for a strict keto diet. Gluten status is not declared, so it cannot be guaranteed gluten‑free.

Marie • 300

Chili con carne

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Chili con carne is a 300 g ready‑to‑eat French beef chili prepared by Marie, classified as a Composite food and One‑dish meal. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, delivering 147 kcal, 5.8 g fat (1.6 g saturated), 2.5 g sugars, 0.6 g salt and 6.6 g protein per 100 g, with moderate fiber (2.1 g). Compared with average meals the product is lower in fat, saturated fat, sugars, carbohydrates and salt, but its processing level and modest protein content are drawbacks for consumers seeking minimally processed options.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal147 kcal

Fat5.8 g

Saturated Fat1.6 g

Carbohydrates16 g

Sugars2.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar meals, this chili con carne contains less fat (5.8 g vs 5.94 g), less saturated fat (1.6 g vs 1.94 g), less sugar (2.5 g vs 3.57 g), less salt (0.6 g vs 3.55 g) and fewer carbohydrates (16 g vs 23 g), while its protein (6.6 g) is slightly below the average 7.16 g.

Ingredients

Les ingrédients du chili con carne et riz basmati sont (pourcentages exprimés sur le total de la recette): riz basmati cuit 32,8% (eau, riz basmati), purée de tomates mi-réduite 13,2%, viande de bœuf cuite origine France 10,4%, haricots rouges cuits 8,4%, poivrons rouges grillés, grains de maïs cuits 4,7%, eau, fromages, double concentré de tomates 3,5%, huile de colza, oignons 2,9%, échalotes, fond de bœuf (viande et jus de cuisson de viande de bœuf, sel), ail, sel, coriandre 0,4%, cumin 0,1%, piment fort. Riz basmati: origine Inde, Pakistan. Tomates: origine UE. Haricots rouges et maïs: origine France. Informations en gras destinées aux personnes allergiques.

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