Why does Krounchy Chocolate Oat Gluten‑Free receive a Nutri‑Score of C and which nutrients are responsible for this rating?

The Nutri‑Score calculation penalises high levels of sugar (22 g), total fat (17 g) and saturated fat (4 g) while giving modest points for protein (8.7 g) and fiber (6.8 g). The combination of very high sugars and fats outweighs the positive contributions, resulting in a C grade with a score of 10.

How does the high sugar content of this cereal affect people with diabetes or those managing blood sugar?

With 22 g of sugar per 100 g, the cereal can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, which may make glycaemic control difficult for diabetics or anyone trying to limit sugar intake; portion control or pairing with protein‑rich foods is recommended to blunt spikes.

Is this cereal suitable for a vegan or gluten‑free diet, and what allergens should be considered?

The product is gluten‑free and carries the EU organic label, but it is not confirmed vegan because the chocolate may contain dairy and the ingredient list includes almonds, milk, sesame and soy allergens, so it is unsuitable for those with nut, milk, sesame or soy sensitivities.

Grillon d'Or • 500 g

Krounchy chocolat avoine sans gluten

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Krounchy Chocolate Oat Gluten‑Free is a crunchy muesli‑style breakfast cereal made in France, certified organic and free from gluten. It belongs to the PNNS groups “Cereals and potatoes” and “Breakfast cereals”, carries a Nutri‑Score of C (score 10) and is classified in NOVA group 3, offering 6.8 g of fiber and 8.7 g of protein per 100 g but also containing 22 g of sugars, 17 g of total fat (4 g saturated) and moderate salt. While the product is suitable for gluten‑free and organic‑focused consumers, it is not vegan‑certified and lists milk, nuts, sesame and soy among its allergens, making it unsuitable for those with corresponding sensitivities.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal456 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat4 g

Carbohydrates65 g

Sugars22 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this muesli has markedly higher sugar (22 g vs 14.1 g), fat (17 g vs 9 g) and saturated fat (4 g vs 2.5 g), but much lower salt (0.05 g vs 1.77 g) and slightly less fiber (6.8 g vs 8.3 g).

Ingredients

Flocons d'avoine 48,6%, sucre de canne complet, chocolat noir 10% (masse de cacao, sucre de canne, beurre de cacao), huile de tournesol, sirop de riz (extraits de riz, eau), billettes de riz (riz, sel), amandes 3,6%, tapioca.

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Grillon d'Or

5 kg