Why is Peanut butter crunch classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is tagged NOVA 4 because its formulation relies on refined ingredients such as concentrated skim milk, added sugars, peanut paste, and industrial freezing and homogenisation; although no additives are listed, the high degree of ingredient refinement and processing steps qualify it as ultra‑processed.

How does the sugar and salt content of Peanut butter crunch affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 18 g of sugar per 100 ml, the ice cream can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetes management, while its modest 0.25 g of salt per 100 ml is low enough not to significantly impact hypertension but should still be considered within the total daily sodium intake.

Is Peanut butter crunch suitable for gluten‑free, vegan, keto, or halal diets?

The product is certified gluten‑free, but it contains dairy cream, skimmed milk and egg yolk, so it is neither vegan nor vegetarian; its high carbohydrate and sugar levels make it unsuitable for keto, and halal suitability depends on certification of its dairy and egg ingredients, which is not indicated.

General Mills,Häagen-Dazs • 460ml

Peanut butter crunch

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Peanut butter crunch is a peanut‑butter flavored ice cream (milk and dairy product, ice cream) sold in 460 ml tubs and marked gluten‑free, containing eggs, milk and peanuts. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature and high levels of added sugar (18 g per 100 ml) and saturated fat (9.5 g per 100 ml). However, it provides a relatively high protein content (8.5 g per 100 ml) and modest salt (0.25 g per 100 ml) compared with typical ice‑cream averages.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal328 kcal

Fat22.8 g

Saturated Fat9.5 g

Carbohydrates21.3 g

Sugars18 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ice‑cream (per 100 g), Peanut butter crunch contains roughly double the fat (22.8 g vs 11.6 g) and more saturated fat, about half the sugar (18 g vs 21.3 g), markedly less salt, and more than twice the protein (8.5 g vs 3.4 g).

Ingredients

_Crème_ fraîche (26 %), beurre de cacahuète (18 %), (_cacahuètes_ grillées, huile d'_arachide_, sucre, sel), _lait_ écrémé concentré, sucre, _cacahuètes_ grillées, jaune d'_œuf_, sirop de glucose déshydraté, huile de noix de coco, sel.

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