Why is 2 Garlic & Herb Dusted Basa Fillets classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The fillets are coated with a breaded mixture that includes wheat flour, rapeseed oil, wheat starch, calcium carbonate, dextrose, onion and garlic powders, yeast extract, yeast and parsley, which are typical industrial ingredients that give the product a NOVA‑4 rating.

How does the moderate fat and higher carbohydrate content affect a heart‑healthy diet?

With 7 g of fat (mainly from rapeseed oil) and 10.8 g of carbs per 100 g, the fillets provide more energy than the category average, which can modestly raise cholesterol and blood‑sugar levels if eaten in large portions, so they should be consumed in moderation alongside lower‑fat, lower‑carb foods.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like vegan, keto, or gluten‑free?

No; the product contains Basa fish (an animal protein) and wheat flour, making it unsuitable for vegan or gluten‑free diets, and its 10.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g exceeds the limits of a typical keto regimen.

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2 Garlic & Herb Dusted Basa Fillets are breaded fish fillets belonging to the Fish, meat and eggs dietary family. The product earns a Nutri‑Score of A despite being classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA group 4), offering 16.4 g of protein, low sugars and salt, but higher fat, carbohydrates and calories per 100 g. It contains fish and wheat gluten allergens, so it is not suitable for those with related sensitivities and its processing lowers its overall environmental rating.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal174 kcal

Fat7 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates10.8 g

Sugars0.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average breaded fish products, it has less sugar and salt, more fiber and carbohydrates, slightly higher fat and energy, and slightly lower protein.

Ingredients

BASA (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) (FISH) (73%), Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Rapeseed Oil, Wheat Starch, Garlic Powder, Salt, Dextrose, Onion Powder, Yeast Extract, Yeast, Parsley, Garlic Extract. ALLERGY ADVICE:

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Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal174 kcal

Fat7 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates10.8 g

Sugars0.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average breaded fish products, it has less sugar and salt, more fiber and carbohydrates, slightly higher fat and energy, and slightly lower protein.

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