Why does Crème De Marron receive a Nutri‑Score of D, and which nutrients are responsible for this rating?

The D grade is driven primarily by the very high sugar content (57 g per 100 g) which adds maximum negative points, while the low amounts of protein, fiber and fruit‑vegetable content provide no positive points to offset the score.

How might the high sugar content and modest salt level affect people with diabetes or hypertension when consumed regularly?

The large amount of sugar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetics, and although the salt is lower than average, regular consumption may still contribute to increased blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.

Is the chestnut component in this spread a risk for individuals allergic to nuts, and how should they approach consumption?

Chestnuts are classified as tree nuts, so the spread is flagged with a nut allergen; anyone with a confirmed nut allergy should avoid it or consult a healthcare professional before trying it.

Jardin Bio, Jardin biologique • 320 g

Crème De Marron

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Crème De Marron is an organic chestnut spread marketed as a sweet plant‑based product, packaged in a glass jar with a recyclable steel lid. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in the NOVA 3 processing level, reflecting its high sugar content (57 g per 100 g) while being virtually free of fat and low in salt (0.15 g per 100 g). The spread belongs to the Sugary snacks and Sweets categories, contains a nut allergen (chestnut) and bears Fair‑trade and EU‑organic certifications.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal252 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates62 g

Sugars57 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet spread, this chestnut cream contains more sugar than the category average of 53.44 g, but it is essentially fat‑free and has less than half the typical salt level.

Ingredients

Sucre de canne*, purée de marrons* 45%, eau, vanille Bourbon en poudre*. *Produits issus de l'agriculture biologique. Souligné : Commerce équitable contrôlé selon le référentiel Fair For Life (53% du total des ingrédients d'origine agricole).

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Jardin Bio, Jardin biologique • 320 g

Crème De Marron

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal252 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates62 g

Sugars57 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet spread, this chestnut cream contains more sugar than the category average of 53.44 g, but it is essentially fat‑free and has less than half the typical salt level.

Ingredients

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