Why is Nuggets vege classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 classification applies to foods that undergo multiple industrial formulation steps, using refined ingredients and additives; although no specific additives are listed on the label, the product includes processed components such as soy flour, wheat gluten, refined sunflower oil, and a breaded coating, which together meet the criteria for an ultra‑processed food.

How does the sugar and salt content of Nuggets vege affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 2.3 g of sugar per 100 g, the nuggets contribute only a modest amount of carbohydrates, making them relatively safe for blood‑glucose management, but the 1.08 g of salt per 100 g represents a moderate sodium level that can increase blood pressure and should be limited for people with hypertension.

Are Nuggets vege suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto eating plans?

The product is fully vegan because it contains no animal‑derived ingredients, but it includes wheat flour, breadcrumbs and gluten, so it is not gluten‑free; moreover, the breaded coating adds significant carbs, making it unsuitable for a strict keto diet.

Soy • 170 g

nuggets vege

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Nuggets vege are vegan protein nuggets made from soy flour, wheat flour, breadcrumbs and sunflower oil, providing a plant‑based alternative to conventional meat nuggets. They carry a Nutri‑Score of B (score 2) and are classified as NOVA 4, meaning they are ultra‑processed. The product delivers high protein (≈17 g per 100 g) and low sugar, but also contains moderate salt (1.08 g per 100 g) and common allergens such as soy and gluten, which may be unsuitable for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal279 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat1.3 g

Carbohydrates24 g

Sugars2.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average of similar plant‑based foods, these nuggets contain far more protein (17 g vs 5.6 g) and far less sugar (2.3 g vs 10.1 g), while their salt (1.08 g) and saturated fat (1.3 g) are slightly below typical levels.

Ingredients

Eau, chapelure* 20,6% (blé*), farine de soja*(1) déshuilée 15,9%, huile de tournesol oléique* désodorisée, gluten de blé* 8,3%, farine de blé* 6%, flocons de blé complet* 1,6%, vinaigre de cidre*, sel de mer, herbes de Provence*. *Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique.

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Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal279 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat1.3 g

Carbohydrates24 g

Sugars2.3 g

Comparative Analysis

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