Why is Corny Big Peanut‑Chocolate classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar combines refined cereals, multiple sweeteners (glucose‑fructose syrup, glucose syrup, sugar), processed chocolate, and an emulsifier, which together meet the criteria for NOVA 4 ultra‑processed foods; the only listed additive is lecithin (E322) used as an emulsifier.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of this bar affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 30.6 g of sugar and 9.7 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and increase LDL cholesterol, making it a poor choice for diabetics and individuals managing high blood pressure.

Is this bar safe for individuals with peanut, milk, or gluten allergies?

No; the product contains roasted peanuts, milk chocolate (including milk powder and butterfat), and wheat‑based ingredients, so it is unsuitable for anyone allergic to peanuts, milk or gluten.

Corny, Schwartauer Werke • 50 g

Corny Big Erdnuss-Schoko

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Corny Big Peanut‑Chocolate is a 50 g chocolate‑coated cereal bar produced by Corny (Schwartauer Werke) that falls under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes categories. It delivers 482 kcal per 100 g, with 23.4 g fat (9.7 g saturated), 30.6 g sugars, 10.4 g protein and 4.7 g fiber, earning a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating, and it contains the additive lecithin (E322). While it offers relatively high protein and fiber, the high sugar, saturated fat and presence of milk, peanuts and gluten make it unsuitable for low‑sugar, low‑fat or allergen‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal482 kcal

Fat23.4 g

Saturated Fat9.7 g

Carbohydrates55.1 g

Sugars30.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average snack‑bar values, this bar is higher in energy (482 kcal vs 418 kcal), fat (23.4 g vs 17.65 g), saturated fat (9.7 g vs 7.8 g), sugars (30.6 g vs 28.98 g), protein (10.4 g vs 6.33 g) and fiber (4.7 g vs 3.07 g), while its salt content (0.44 g) is lower than the category average of 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Geröstete Erdnüsse 24%, Milchschokolade 20% (Zucker, Kakaomasse, Kakaobutter, Magermilchpulver, Butterfett, Elgator Lecithine (Sonnenblume)), Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup, geröstete Vollkorngetreideflocken 14% (Hafer-, Weizen-), Getreidecrispies (Weizenmehl, Zucker, Reismehl, Maismehl, Gerstenmalzextrakt, Salz, Karamellzuckersirup), Glukosesirup, Zucker, Cornflakes (Mais, Salz, Gerstenmalzextrakt), Kokosfett, Honig, Emulgator Lecithine (Sonnenblume), Salz, Karamellzuckersirup. Kann Haselnüsse und Mandeln enthalten.

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