Why is Thon crudités oeuf classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sandwich includes refined flour, added sugars, processed oils and a reduced‑fat mayonnaise that relies on emulsifiers and stabilisers. Its label lists three food‑additive codes: E300 (ascorbic acid), E330 (citric acid) and E415 (xanthane gum), which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in this sandwich affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 3.2 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is below the average sugar level for sandwiches and can fit into a controlled‑sugar plan, but the 1.1 g of salt is moderate and may contribute to daily sodium limits, so people with hypertension should monitor portion size.

Is the tuna in this product a concern for people with fish allergies?

Yes, the sandwich contains tuna, which is identified as a fish allergen on the label, so anyone with a fish allergy should avoid this product.

Auchan • 0.23 kg

Thon crudités oeuf

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Thon crudités oeuf is a whole‑grain sandwich that combines tuna, reduced‑fat mayonnaise, tomato, lettuce and hard‑boiled egg on a 51% whole‑meal bread. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and falls in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, delivering 196 kcal, 6.8 g of fat and 8.9 g of protein per 100 g. The product is low in added sugars and provides 3.2 g of fiber, but it contains moderate salt, several allergens (eggs, fish, gluten, mustard) and less protein than many typical sandwiches.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal196 kcal

Fat6.8 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates23 g

Sugars3.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sandwich, this product contains far less fat (6.8 g vs 19 g), salt (1.1 g vs 3.2 g) and calories (196 kcal vs 366 kcal) per 100 g, while providing more fiber (3.2 g vs 2.1 g) but also markedly less protein (8.9 g vs 18.4 g).

Ingredients

Pain de mie complet 51% (farine complète de BLÉ, eau, huile de colza, sucre, farine de BLÉ, GLUTEN de BLÉ, levure, sel, agent de traitement de la farine : acide ascorbique), mayonnaise allégée en matières grasses* 14,5% [eau, huile de colza, vinaigre, MOUTARDE (eau, graines de MOUTARDE, vinaigre, sel), jaune d'OEUF, amidon, sucre, sel, épaississant : gomme xanthane], thon Listao au naturel 14% [thon (POISSON), eau, sel], tomate 7,5%, salade 7,5%, OEUF dur 5% (OEUF, acidifiant : acide citrique). Traces éventuelles de lait, de soja, de sésame et d'autres céréales contenant du gluten. Pourcentages exprimés sur le total de la recette. Malgré toutes les précautions prises et nos contrôles stricts, il se peut qu'exceptionnellement une arête subsiste dans nos produits. Nous vous prions de vérifier les bouchées destinées aux enfants en bas âge. * Réduction d'au moins 30% de la teneur en matières grasses par rapport à la moyenne des mayonnaises classiques.

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