Why is Spätzle Pfanne classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives the NOVA 4 label because the recipe mixes several industrial‑level steps such as pre‑cooking the spätzle, marinating and cooking the chicken, and adding oils, dextrose and seasoning; however the ingredient list shows no registered food additives, so the product contains zero listed additives.

How does the salt content in Spätzle Pfanne affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 2.28 g of salt per 100 g (4.8 g per 500 g pack), the meal contributes a significant portion of the daily sodium recommendation (about 20 % of the 5 g limit), which can raise blood pressure and should be limited for hypertensive individuals; diabetics are not directly impacted by salt but should consider the overall sodium load as part of a heart‑healthy plan.

Is Spätzle Pfanne suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or dairy‑free diets?

No; the dish contains egg‑based spätzle, wheat semolina (gluten), chicken breast, butter and milk‑derived ingredients, making it unsuitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or dairy‑free eating patterns.

Frosta • 500g

Spätzle Pfanne

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Spätzle Pfanne is a frozen, ready‑to‑heat one‑dish meal from Frosta that combines egg‑based spätzle, marinated chicken breast and a medley of vegetables. It provides 6.8 g of protein and 2 g of fiber per 100 g while keeping added sugars low at 1.5 g and contains no listed additives. The product is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed and carries a Nutri‑Score of D, driven by its relatively high salt level (2.28 g per 100 g) and modest energy (109 kcal).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal109 kcal

Fat3 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates12.7 g

Sugars1.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen ready‑meal, this Spätzle Pfanne delivers about half the sugar (1.5 g vs 3.6 g), roughly one‑third less fat (3 g vs 5.9 g) and salt (2.3 g vs 3.6 g), and about 35 % fewer calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

gegarte Eierspätzle (38%) (Wasser, HARTWEIZENGRIESS *, HÜHNEREI *, Salz), marinierte, gegarte Hähnchenbrust (13%), (Hähnchenbrust (für AT: Hühnerbrust), Salz, Sojaöl, Dextrose), Karotten, frittierte Zwiebeln (Zwiebeln, Rapsöl), Champignons, Prinzessbohnen, (für AT: Fisolen), Brokkoli, Wasser, Sonnenblumenöl, Salz, Petersilie, Butter, Muskatnuss, schwarzer Pfeffer

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