Why does this quinoa and bulgur mix receive a Nutri‑Score of B instead of A?

The Nutri‑Score algorithm balances negative factors (energy, saturated fat, sugars, salt) against positive ones (protein, fiber). While the mix is low in fat, sugar and salt, its energy content (141 kcal per 100 g), modest protein (5.6 g) and the presence of wheat keep the overall score at B rather than A.

How does the low sugar and salt content of this mix affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With only 2.9 g of sugars and 0.05 g of salt per 100 g, the product helps limit blood‑glucose spikes and supports blood‑pressure control, making it a suitable carbohydrate source for diabetic or hypertensive diets when combined with protein and fiber‑rich foods.

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

The blend contains only plant ingredients, so it is vegan, but 45 % of the mix is bulgur made from durum wheat, which introduces gluten; therefore it is not suitable for gluten‑free or celiac diets.

Saint Eloi • 400 g

Mélange Quinoa et boulghour 400g

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

The product is a 400 g bag of Saint Eloi quinoa and bulgur mix, a plant‑based cereal blend made from pre‑cooked durum wheat bulgur (45 %) and red and white quinoa (55 %). It belongs to the “Cereals” food group, carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified in NOVA group 1, indicating minimal processing, and its nutrition per 100 g offers low fat (2.6 g), low saturated fat (0.5 g), low sugars (2.9 g) and low salt (0.05 g) with a decent fiber content (5.9 g). However, the presence of wheat means it contains gluten and the protein content (5.6 g) is below average for cereal products, and the packaging includes plastic sachets that are not fully recyclable.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal342 kcal

Fat59 g

Saturated Fat1.2 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars1.2 g

Comparative Analysis

The mix contains markedly less fat, sugar, salt and calories than the average cereal product (2.6 g vs 6.94 g fat, 2.9 g vs 9 g sugars, 0.05 g vs 2.96 g salt, 141 kcal vs 353 kcal), offers slightly more fiber, but provides lower protein and carbohydrate levels.

Ingredients

Boulgour (Blé dur concassé précuit) 45%, quinoa rouge , quinoa blanc

84%

35%

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Netto

400 g