Why does Gewürz‑Spekulatius receive a Nutri‑Score of E and which nutrients are responsible for this rating?

The biscuit’s high levels of sugars (27 g), saturated fat (9.4 g), overall fat (19 g) and energy (477 kcal) generate many negative points in the Nutri‑Score algorithm, outweighing its modest protein and zero fruit/vegetable content, resulting in the lowest E grade.

How might the sugar and saturated‑fat content of this biscuit affect people with diabetes or cardiovascular concerns?

The 27 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, while 9.4 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol; therefore, consumption should be limited or avoided by individuals managing diabetes or heart‑related conditions.

Is Gewürz‑Spekulatius suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑sugar diets?

It is not gluten‑free because it contains wheat flour, but it is technically vegan as it lacks animal‑derived ingredients; however, with 27 g of sugar per 100 g it is far from low‑sugar and is unsuitable for low‑sugar diet plans.

Wintertraum • 600 g

Gewürz-Spekulatius

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Gewürz‑Spekulatius is a German‑style spiced speculoos biscuit produced by Wintertraum and sold in Netto stores, packaged in a 600 g plastic bag. Belonging to the "Sugary snacks" and "Biscuits and cakes" groups, it carries a Nutri‑Score of E, is classified in NOVA group 3, and per 100 g provides 477 kcal, 19 g fat (9.4 g saturated), 27 g sugars, 6 g protein, 0.88 g salt and 70 g carbohydrates. The product is high in fat, saturated fat and energy, contains gluten and palm oil, and includes the additive E500 (baking soda), but it offers lower salt than typical snacks and no added fruit or vegetables.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal477 kcal

Fat19 g

Saturated Fat9.4 g

Carbohydrates70 g

Sugars27 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average speculoos biscuit, this Gewürz‑Spekulatius contains slightly less sugar (27 g vs 28.9 g per 100 g) but more fat (19 g vs 17.6 g), more saturated fat (9.4 g vs 7.8 g) and higher energy (477 kcal vs 418 kcal), while its salt level is less than half the average.

Ingredients

_Weizenmehl_, Zucker, Palmfett, Karamellzuckersirup, Gewürze, Backtriebmittel: Natriumhydrogencarbonat, Speisesalz

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