Why is Marmelade - Extra Schwarz-Kirsche classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The jam is labeled NOVA 4 because it contains refined sugar, a concentrated lemon juice, and a gelling agent; the only listed additive is E440 (pectin), which is used to achieve the desired texture.

How does the sugar content in this jam affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 54.1 g of sugars per 100 g, the jam can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while its low salt does not add significant risk for hypertension but the high sugar still poses health concerns.

Based on its ingredients, is this jam suitable for strict vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

The jam is vegan and gluten‑free because it contains only plant‑derived ingredients, but it is not keto‑friendly due to its very high carbohydrate and sugar content.

Schwartau • 340g

Marmelade - Extra Schwarz-Kirsche

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Marmelade - Extra Schwarz-Kirsche is a 340 g vegan jam made from black cherries, sugar, cherry juice and lemon concentrate, marketed as a sweet spread. It contains 54.1 g of sugars per 100 g, with very low fat (0.2 g) and salt (0.03 g), but it lacks an official Nutri‑Score and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product. Belonging to the Sugary snacks group, it is suitable for vegan diets yet its high sugar level makes it an indulgent rather than a health‑focused option.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal227 kcal

Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates54.9 g

Sugars54.1 g

Fiber1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet spread, this jam has slightly higher sugar, but far lower fat and salt per 100 g.

Ingredients

Zucker, Schwarzkirschen 43 %, Schlehensaft 7%, Zitronensaftkonzentrat, Geliermittel Pektin

84%

35%

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Marmelade - Extra Schwarz-Kirsche

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal227 kcal

Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates54.9 g

Sugars54.1 g

Fiber1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet spread, this jam has slightly higher sugar, but far lower fat and salt per 100 g.

Ingredients

Zucker, Schwarzkirschen 43 %, Schlehensaft 7%, Zitronensaftkonzentrat, Geliermittel Pektin

84%

35%

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