Why does Petit beurre chocolat au lait have a Nutri-Score of E, and which nutrients are responsible for this low rating?

It receives an E because it scores high points for sugar (38 g per 100 g), saturated fat (17 g per 100 g) and energy (2152 kJ), while positive points are limited to modest fiber (3.1 g) and no fruit or vegetable content, resulting in a net negative balance.

How do the high sugar and saturated-fat levels in this biscuit affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 38 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic diets, and the high saturated-fat content (17 g) can raise LDL cholesterol, which is a concern for hypertensive or heart-healthy diets.

Is Petit beurre chocolat au lait suitable for gluten-free, vegan, or lactose-intolerant diets?

No; the product contains wheat flour (gluten) and dairy ingredients (milk chocolate, milk powder, butter), so it is neither gluten-free nor vegan nor lactose-free, and it also carries possible traces of nuts, egg, soy, sesame and mustard.

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Petit beurre chocolat au lait

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Petit beurre chocolat au lait is an organic, milk-chocolate-coated biscuit produced in France and sold in a 150 g cardboard box with a plastic tray, positioned as a sweet snack. It belongs to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups, carries a Nutri-Score of E and a NOVA 3 rating, and while it offers 3.1 g of fiber and uses organic wheat flour and cocoa butter, it is high in sugars (38 g/100 g), saturated fat (17 g/100 g) and contains gluten and milk allergens with possible traces of nuts, egg, soy, sesame and mustard. The product is certified EU organic, has an Eco-score of B, and its packaging combines recyclable cardboard with non-recyclable plastic components.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal515 kcal

Fat27 g

Saturated Fat17 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars38 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this biscuit provides about 38 g of sugar per 100 g (approximately 31 percent more than the 28.98 g average), 17 g of saturated fat (over double the 7.8 g average), 514 kcal (about 23 percent more energy) while its salt at 0.51 g is well below the typical 1.98 g, and its fiber (3.1 g) matches the category norm.

Ingredients

Chocolat au LAIT* 48% (sucre*, beurre de cacao*, LAIT entier en poudre*, pâte de cacao*), farine de BLE* (France) 36%, sucre*, BEURRE* 8,8%, LAIT ÉCRÉMÉ en poudre*, poudres à lever : carbonates d'ammonium et de potassium, sel, poudre de jus de citron*. Traces éventuelles de fruits à coque, d'oeuf, de soja, de graines de sésame et moutarde. * ingrédient issu de l'agriculture biologique.

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