Why does Sables chocolat au lait have a Nutri-Score of E and which nutrients lower its rating?

The Nutri-Score algorithm penalises high levels of energy, sugars and saturated fat; this product provides 506 kcal, 27 g of sugars and 8.7 g of saturated fat per 100 g, which generate the maximum negative points, while it gains no positive points for fiber or fruit/vegetable content, resulting in a score of 23 and a grade of E.

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

For people with diabetes, the 27 g of sugars per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and should be consumed only in small portions or avoided; the 8.7 g of saturated fat also raises LDL cholesterol, which can worsen hypertension and cardiovascular risk, so the snack is unsuitable as a regular choice for those conditions.

Is the milk in Sables chocolat au lait a concern for individuals with dairy allergies?

Yes, the product contains milk chocolate, whole‑milk powder and skimmed‑milk powder, all of which are derived from dairy and are listed as allergens, so anyone with a cow‑milk allergy should avoid this biscuit.

MONOPRIX BIO ! • 165 g

Sables chocolat au lait

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Sables chocolat au lait are shortbread biscuits coated in milk chocolate, classified under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes families. They carry a Nutri-Score of E and belong to NOVA group 3, indicating a highly processed product with several added ingredients. The snack is high in fat (24 g), saturated fat (8.7 g) and sugars (27 g) per 100 g, while its salt level is moderate (0.46 g) and it provides 506 kcal of energy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal506 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat8.7 g

Carbohydrates64 g

Sugars27 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this shortbread contains slightly less sugar (27 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g) but considerably more fat (24 g vs 17.65 g) and saturated fat (8.7 g vs 7.8 g), while its salt level is lower (0.46 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ* 55% - chocolat au LAIT* 25% (sucre de canne*, beurre de cacao*, LAIT entier en poudre*, pâte de cacao*) - huile de tournesol oléique* - sucre de canne* - noix de coco râpée* - LAIT ÉCRÉMÉ en poudre* - sel - poudres à lever : carbonates d'ammonium, carbonates de sodium. Traces de FRUITS À COQUE, de GRAINES DE SÉSAME et d'OEUFS. * ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique.

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