Why does Spécial pizza receive a Nutri‑Score of D and which nutrients lower its grade?

The product’s Nutri‑Score is driven down mainly by its high saturated‑fat content (16 g per 100 g) and moderate salt level (0.7 g per 100 g); although it scores positively for protein, the negative points from fat and salt outweigh the benefits, resulting in a D rating.

How does the saturated‑fat level affect a heart‑healthy or cholesterol‑conscious diet?

With 16 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the cheese provides roughly 60 % of the daily recommended limit for saturated fat, which can raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk if consumed in large amounts, so it should be enjoyed sparingly in a heart‑healthy diet.

Is the lactose from the cow’s milk in this grated cheese blend a concern for people with lactose intolerance?

The blend contains about 0.45 g of lactose per 100 g, which is low but may still trigger symptoms in highly lactose‑intolerant individuals; those with mild intolerance usually tolerate small portions without issue.

Carrefour • 300 g

Spécial pizza

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Spécial pizza is a grated cheese blend containing 60 % mozzarella, 35 % French Emmental and 5 % Comté AOP, packaged in a 300 g plastic bag and sold by Carrefour. It belongs to the Milk and dairy products group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as a NOVA 3 processed cheese, offering 26 g of protein per 100 g but also 16 g of saturated fat and 0.7 g of salt. While the blend provides a good protein boost and lower sugar than typical grated cheeses, its high saturated‑fat content and moderate salt level moderate its overall nutritional profile.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal324 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Carbohydrates1 g

Sugars1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average grated cheese, this blend contains less sugar and salt, slightly less total fat, but a higher saturated‑fat amount and markedly more protein.

Ingredients

Mozzarella 60% (_lait_ pasteurisé de vache - origine UE, sel, ferments _lactiques_, coagulant microbien), Emmental Français 35% (_lait_ pasteurisé de vache - origine France, sel, ferments _lactiques_, coagulant microbien), Comté AOP 5% (_lait_ cru* de vache, sel, ferments _lactiques_, présure). *Conformément à l'AOP, le lait est collecté dans la zone AOP Comté définie.

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