Why does this product have a Nutri-Score of E, and which nutrients contribute most to this low rating?

The Nutri-Score of E results from a high total points tally: 5 points for energy (2007 kJ), 7 points for sugars (26 g), 9 points for saturated fat (10 g) and 2 points for salt (0.55 g). Only one positive point is earned for fiber (4.1 g) and none for fruit or vegetable content, giving a net score of 22 and the lowest grade.

How does the sugar and saturated-fat content of these chocolate-filled biscuits affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 26 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the biscuits unsuitable for a diabetic diet, while the 10 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol and can aggravate hypertension or cardiovascular risk, so consumption should be limited for those conditions.

Can these biscuits be considered suitable for gluten-free, vegan, or other strict dietary regimes?

No, they contain wheat flour (gluten) and dairy ingredients such as butter, milk powder and chocolate filling, so they are neither gluten‑free nor vegan, and they do not meet halal or kosher certifications unless otherwise labelled.

Jardin Bio • 197 g

Petits beurre fourres chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Jardin Bio's chocolate-filled small butter biscuits are organic, fair‑trade snacks made with a chocolate centre. They belong to the PNNS groups 'Sugary snacks' and 'Biscuits and cakes' and are classified as a moderately processed product (NOVA 3). With a Nutri‑Score of E, they are high in sugar (26 g), saturated fat (10 g) and provide about 480 kcal per 100 g, while offering modest fiber (4.1 g) and low salt (0.55 g), reflecting both the indulgent taste and the nutritional drawbacks of this type of treat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal478 kcal

Fat19 g

Saturated Fat10 g

Carbohydrates68 g

Sugars26 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this biscuit contains slightly less sugar (26 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g), more saturated fat (10 g vs 7.8 g), lower salt (0.55 g vs 1.98 g), and a higher energy content (about 480 kcal vs 418 kcal).

Ingredients

Farine de blé*1 49%, fourrage au chocolat* (chocolat* 18% (sucre de canne*, cacao en poudre*, beurre de cacao*, pâte de cacao*), huile de tournesol*1, lait écrémé en poudre*1), sucre de canne*, beurre* (lait) 12%, amidon de blé*, noix de coco râpée*, lait écrémé en poudre*1, poudres à lever: carbonates de sodium et carbonates d'ammonium, sel marin. *Produits issus de l'agriculture biologique. Peut contenir des traces de graines de sésame, lupin, soja, oeufs et fruits à coque. 1. Origine France. Souligné : ingrédients conformes aux standards du commerce équitable (31% du total des ingrédients d'origine agricole). Le programme équitable de Jardin BiO étic est vérifié par un organisme tiers indépendant. www.jardinbio-etic.fr Gillings (chocolate*

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