Why is the Protein bar classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar includes refined ingredients such as rice glucose syrup, added sugars, and a tocopherol‑rich extract (E306) used as an antioxidant; these industrially processed components place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content of this bar affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 19 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its low salt level (0.01 g) is unlikely to impact hypertension, though the overall calorie density remains high.

Based on its ingredients, is this bar suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

The bar contains only plant‑based ingredients, so it can be considered vegan, but it is not certified and may have trace milk contamination; oats and the carbohydrate load (33 g carbs, 19 g sugars) make it unsuitable for strict keto, and potential gluten cross‑contamination means it is not guaranteed gluten‑free.

Carrefour, Carrefour Sensation • 128 g (4 x 32 g)

Protein bar

Dietary Supplements

Product Insights

The Protein bar is a high‑protein snack that combines sunflower and pumpkin seeds, almonds, oats, dried cranberries and raspberries for an active lifestyle. It is classified as an ultra‑processed product (NOVA 4) and contains the additive E306 (tocopherol‑rich extract); it offers 16 g of protein and 9.7 g of fiber per 100 g but also delivers 19 g of sugars, 33 g of total fat and 3.7 g of saturated fat, while salt is low at 0.01 g. Nutri‑Score is not applicable for dietary‑supplement bars, and the bar may contain traces of milk, peanuts and other nuts, so allergen‑sensitive consumers should verify the label.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal508 kcal

Fat33 g

Saturated Fat3.7 g

Carbohydrates33 g

Sugars19 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average protein bar, this bar contains markedly more sugar (19 g vs 10.4 g) and fat (33 g vs 16.4 g) but provides less protein (16 g vs 29.5 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Graines de tournesol 27,6%, sirop de glucose non raffiné de riz, _amandes_ 17,1%, flocons d'_avoine_, graines de courge 9,3%, canneberge sucrée séchée 8,1% (canneberge 4,9%, sucre, huile de tournesol), framboise lyophilisée 2,3%, huile de tournesol, arôme naturel de framboise, antioxydant : extrait riche en tocophérols. Peut contenir des traces de lait, d'arachides et d'autres fruits à coque.

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