Why is Pain Viennois Poulet Cheddar classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sandwich is made from processed white bread, cooked chicken, cheddar cheese and a creamy sauce that typically includes emulsifiers, preservatives and flavor enhancers such as E250 (sodium nitrite), E322 (lecithin), E331 (sodium citrate) and antioxidant blends, which place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed group.

How does the sugar and salt content in Pain Viennois Poulet Cheddar affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 4.8 g of sugars and 1.4 g of salt per 100 g, the sandwich can raise blood glucose levels and contribute more than a third of the daily recommended sodium intake, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic or blood‑pressure control diets.

Is the cheddar cheese in this sandwich a concern for people with lactose intolerance or dairy allergy?

Yes, cheddar cheese contains milk proteins and lactose, so anyone with a dairy allergy or lactose intolerance should avoid this product or choose a dairy‑free alternative.

Daunat • 230 g

Pain viennois poulet cheddar

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Pain Viennois Poulet Cheddar is a pre‑packaged chicken and cheddar sandwich classified under Composite foods and Sandwiches. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, offering 8.7 g of fat, 1.8 g of saturated fat, 1.4 g of salt and 4.8 g of sugars per 100 g, with 8.7 g of protein and 2 g of fiber providing some nutritional value. However, the high salt and sugar levels, together with processed ingredients, make it a less healthy choice for regular consumption.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal242 kcal

Fat8.7 g

Saturated Fat1.8 g

Carbohydrates31 g

Sugars4.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average French chicken sandwich, this Viennese chicken‑cheddar sandwich contains about half the fat (8.7 g vs 19.0 g), roughly half the saturated fat and salt, while its sugar is slightly above average.

Ingredients

Pain de mie viennois 55,2% (farine de blé 37,1%, eau, sucre, huile de colza, levure, sel, vinaigre d'alcool, gluten de blé, extrait végétal à pouvoir colorant: curcuma), viande de poulet rôti traitée en salaison 16,2% (viande de poulet origine France, eau, acidifiants: lactate de potassium-acétate de potassium, dextrose, amidon de pomme de terre etamidon tranformé de pomme de terre, sel, stabilisant: triphosphates, sucre roux, antioxydant: érythorbate de sodium), cheddar fondu 6,5% (cheddar 2,6%, 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 burger 9,1% [huile de colza, eau, moutarde (eau, vinaigre d'alcool, graines de moutarde, sel, épices), sucre, vinaigre d'alcool, concentré de tomates, amidon transformé de pomme de terre, sel, jaune d'œuf, ail, jus de citron concentré, ciboulette, persil, épaississant:gomme xanthane], mayonnaise allégée en matières grasses [eau, huile de colza, amidon, moutarde (eau, graines de moutarde, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), jaune d'œuf, vinaigre d'alcool, sucre, sel, épaississant: gomme guar], salade.

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