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

The product provides 3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is below the typical sugar level of frozen vegetables and is unlikely to cause a rapid blood‑glucose spike when consumed in moderate portions, while the 0.33 g of salt is also lower than the category average, making it a reasonable choice for people managing hypertension, though overall sodium intake should still be monitored.

Is the red kidney bean in this product a potential allergen for individuals with legume sensitivities?

Red kidney bean (haricot rouge) is a legume and makes up about 40 % of the blend; it can trigger allergic reactions in people sensitive to legumes, so those with bean allergies should avoid this mix.

Can this frozen Mexican vegetable mix be included in vegan, keto, or gluten‑free meal plans?

The mix is fully vegan and contains no gluten‑containing ingredients, making it suitable for vegan and gluten‑free diets; however, with 9.6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g it is relatively high in carbs for a strict keto regimen, so it should be used only in limited amounts on a ketogenic plan.

Picard • 600 g

Légumes à la mexicaine

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Légumes à la mexicaine is a 600 g frozen mixed-vegetable blend from Picard, produced in Belgium with ingredients sourced from Italy, Spain and Portugal. The product belongs to the fruits and vegetables group, carries a Nutri-Score of A, is classified in NOVA group 3, and per 100 g provides 96 kcal, 3.4 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 4.5 g protein, 4.7 g fiber, 3 g sugars and 0.33 g salt. It offers a high share of vegetables (about 86 % fruits/veg), no added sugars and a vegan formulation, but the added salt, modest fat content and the fact that it is a processed frozen product are drawbacks.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal96 kcal

Fat3.4 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates9.6 g

Sugars3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen mixed-vegetable product, it contains less sugar (3 g vs 3.63 g) and salt (0.33 g vs 0.74 g), more protein (4.5 g vs 3.83 g) and fiber (4.7 g vs 4.1 g), but higher fat (3.4 g vs 1.4 g) and energy (96 kcal vs 82.87 kcal).

Ingredients

Haricot rouge cuit salé 40% (eau, haricot rouge 16,3%, sel), tomate 12%, pulpe de tomate 9,6%, poivron rouge grillé 8%, mais 6%, oignon frit (oignon 5,4%, huile de tournesol), eau, poivron vert 5%, huile d'olive vierge extra, oignon grillé 2,3%, purée de tomate 1%, épices 0,8% (paprika. Cumin, piment, poivre, laurier), ail, coriandre, amidon de tapioca, sel, thym.

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