How does the sugar and salt content in Piperade Basquaise affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

The product provides 6.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which can raise blood glucose levels and may require portion control for diabetics; its 1 g of salt is below the typical average for similar dishes, so it is less likely to aggravate hypertension but still contributes to daily sodium intake.

Is Piperade Basquaise suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

All ingredients are plant‑derived and contain no animal products, making the product vegan; however, the carbohydrate content (9.8 g carbs, 1.8 g fiber) and added sugars make it unsuitable for strict keto, while the presence of potato starch may introduce gluten concerns for highly sensitive individuals, although no gluten‑containing grains are listed.

Does the piment d'Espelette in this product pose any allergen or spice‑sensitivity concerns?

Piment d'Espelette is a mild Basque chili pepper; it is not a common allergen, but individuals sensitive to spicy foods may experience irritation, so they should assess tolerance before consuming.

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Piperade Basquaise

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Piperade Basquaise is a plant‑based composite meal belonging to the prepared‑vegetable family (PNNS group: Composite foods). It carries a Nutri‑Score of A, falls in NOVA 3 (moderately processed), and provides a low energy level of 56 kcal per 100 g with low fat (1.1 g) and saturated fat (0.3 g). However, its sugar content (6.7 g) exceeds the average for similar meals, while added sugars (3.9 g) and moderate salt (1 g) should be considered by consumers watching sugar or sodium intake.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal56 kcal

Fat1.1 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates9.8 g

Sugars6.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared‑vegetable meal (23 g carbs, 5.94 g fat, 3.55 g salt, 174 kcal), Piperade Basquaise is much lower in calories, fat and salt but contains more than double the sugar per 100 g.

Ingredients

Pulpe de tomates en dés 58 % (tomates, jus de tomates, acidifiant: acide citrique), oignons 16%, poivrons verts 10%, poivrons rouges 5%, sucre, double concentré de tomates 2,8 %, huile d'olive vierge extra, sel, fécule de pomme de terre, ail, piment d'Espelette AOP 0,1%. Conservation:

84%

35%

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