Why is the chocolate chip cake classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cake is labelled NOVA 4 because its formulation relies on refined ingredients, added sugars, multiple emulsifiers and preservatives rather than whole foods, including additives such as potassium sorbate (E202), soy and sunflower lecithins (E322/E322i), sorbitol (E420) and glycerol (E422).

How does the sugar and salt content of this cake affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 29 g of sugar and 0.86 g of salt per 100 g, the cake can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and contributes to daily sodium intake, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic or blood‑pressure‑controlled diets without careful portion control.

Is the chocolate chip cake suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

No; the cake contains fresh eggs, butterfat, wheat flour and soy lecithin, providing animal‑derived ingredients and gluten, while its high carbohydrate level (53 g per 100 g) exceeds keto requirements.

Leader Price • 250 g

Cake aux pépites de chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Leader Price chocolate chip cake is a sweet snack classified under sugary snacks and biscuits and cakes, offering 446 kcal per 100 g with a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating. It contains a high amount of fat (23 g) and sugars (29 g), moderate salt (0.86 g) and saturated fat (3.1 g), but also provides 5.2 g of fiber and 6.1 g of protein per 100 g. The product includes several additives (E202, E322, E420, E422), allergens such as eggs, gluten, milk and soy, and traces of nuts, which may limit its suitability for certain dietary restrictions.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal446 kcal

Fat23 g

Saturated Fat3.1 g

Carbohydrates53 g

Sugars29 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this cake has considerably more fat and calories, a similar sugar level, but lower salt and saturated‑fat content.

Ingredients

Farine de blé - sucre - œufs frais - huile de colza - pépites de chocolat au lait 7% (sucre, lait en poudre, beurre de cacao, pâte de cacao, lactose, émulsifiant : lécithines de tournesol, arôme) - eau - stabilisant glycérol - sirop de glucose - poudres à lever : diphosphates et carbonates de sodium - émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras - sel - conservateur : sorbate de potassium - acidifiant : acide citrique - épaississant: gomme xanthane - arôme. Traces d'avoine, graines de sésame, fruits à coque et soja.

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