Why is TR.XXL SUED.JBN CHED. classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sandwich is deemed ultra‑processed because its formulation includes many industrial ingredients such as a refined wheat‑based Swedish bread, processed ham, melted cheddar cheese, a commercial sauce, and several food‑grade additives; the label lists E250 (sodium nitrite), E331 (sodium citrate), E407 (carrageenan), E160b (beta‑carotene), E160bii (annatto), E14xx (various anti‑caking agents) and E451 (silicon dioxide).

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

With about 5.6 g of sugars and 0.53 g of salt per 100 g, the sandwich adds a moderate amount of quickly absorbable carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose levels, while its salt contributes to sodium intake; both nutrients should be limited for people managing diabetes or high blood pressure and balanced with lower‑sugar, lower‑salt foods throughout the day.

Is this sandwich suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No. The product contains animal‑derived ingredients such as ham, cheese, butter, milk proteins and egg yolk, making it unsuitable for vegan or halal (due to pork ham). Its carbohydrate‑rich bread and added sugars raise the net carbs well above keto limits, and the presence of wheat and barley flours means it is not gluten‑free.

Daunat • 230g

TR.XXL SUED.JBN CHED.

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Product Insights

TR.XXL SUED.JBN CHED. is a 230 g Swedish‑style ham and cheddar sandwich produced by Daunat and sold in French supermarkets. It belongs to the PNNS "Sandwiches" group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra‑processed), offering 11 g of protein per 100 g but also 20 g of fat (6 g saturated), 5.6 g of sugars and 0.53 g of salt, and contains several additives such as E250, E331, E407, E160b and E14xx. While it provides a convenient source of protein and carbohydrates, its high fat, sugar, presence of common allergens (gluten, eggs, milk, mustard, lupin) and multiple additives limit its suitability for health‑focused diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal242 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sandwich, this product has lower fat, saturated fat, salt and energy, but higher sugar and considerably less protein and fiber.

Ingredients

Pain spécial Suédois 45,5% (farine de blé 26,6%, eau, sucre, farine de seigle, levure, gluten de blé, huile de colza, sel, farine d'orge maltée torréfiée), jambon cuit standard 26% (jambon de porc origine France, eau, sel, dextrose, sirop de glucose, aromes naturels, stabilisants: triphosphates-diphosphates, antioxydant: érythorbate de sodium, conservateur: nitrite de sodium), cheddar fondu 11,7% (cheddar 4,7%, fromages, eau, amidons modifiés, protéines de lait, lait écrémé en poudre, beurre, sel de fonte: citrates de sodium, gélifiant: carraghénanes, colorant: bixine de rocou), sauce big burger 10,4% eau, huile de colza, vinaigre d'alcool, sucre, jaune d'oeuf, moutarde (eau, vinaigre d'alcool, graines de moutarde, sel, épices), oignons, amidon, arôme naturel, sel], salade. (% exprimés sur le produit fini). Informations en gras destinées aux personnes allergiques. Traces éventuelles de poissons, crustacés, mollusques, céleri, graines de sésame, lupín, soja et fruits à coques.

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