Why is Energy almond bar nature x5 classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is made from refined sugar, honey, almonds and a blend of vitamins that are combined with pectin (E440) as a gelling agent; the multiple industrial steps required to blend, shape and package the product place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar content in this product affect a diabetic diet?

With 52 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is generally unsuitable for people managing diabetes unless consumed in very small amounts as part of a tightly controlled meal plan.

Is this bar suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

The bar is not vegan because it contains honey, it is not keto‑friendly due to its high carbohydrate and sugar content, and although no gluten ingredients are listed it should be verified on the packaging for possible cross‑contamination.

Decathlon • 5 x 25 g

Energy almond bar nature x5

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Energy almond bar nature x5 is a sweet snack bar marketed for athletes and belongs to the sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes groups. It delivers a high amount of sugar (52 g per 100 g) and fat (21 g per 100 g) while keeping saturated fat low (1.8 g) and salt moderate (0.53 g), resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed classification. The bar contains almonds, honey, pectin (E440) and added vitamins, is not vegan because of honey, and may carry traces of nuts, eggs and milk.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal453 kcal

Fat21 g

Saturated Fat1.8 g

Carbohydrates56 g

Sugars52 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this bar contains substantially more sugar (52 g vs 28.9 g) and fat (21 g vs 17.6 g) while delivering slightly less saturated fat and salt.

Ingredients

Sucre, amandes 37,8%, miel 14,5%, gélifiant : pectines, sel marin, vitamines C, thiamine (B1), niacine (B3) et B6. Peut contenir des traces éventuelles de : lait, oeufs et autres fruits à coque. En complément d'une activité physique, il est important de conserver une alimentation variée et équilibrée et un mode de vie sain. Idéale pour les longues distances, consommer 1 barre toutes les 30 minutes à 1 heure en complément d'une boisson isotonique.

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