Why is Proteinriegel 34% classified as ultra processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the formulation relies on refined ingredients and multiple industrial additives; the label lists polydextrose (E1200), glycerin (E422), sucralose (E955), maltitol (E965) and xylitol (E967) among others.

How does the high saturated fat and protein content affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The low sugar and salt levels are favorable for diabetes and hypertension, but the 6.75 g of saturated fat per 100 g may raise LDL cholesterol, so consumers should balance it within their overall fat intake.

Is this protein bar suitable for vegan or keto diets given its ingredients and macronutrient profile?

No, it contains milk powder, milk proteins and soy, making it non vegan; however its low net carbs due to sugar alcohols and high fat-to-carb ratio can fit a keto plan, though the added sugar alcohols may cause digestive discomfort for some.

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Proteinriegel 34%, Peanut Caramel Geschmack, 40g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Proteinriegel 34% Peanut Caramel is a 40 g sugary snack bar positioned as a high protein supplement for bodybuilders, delivering 35 g of protein and 10.5 g of fiber per 100 g while keeping added sugars at just 3 g. It belongs to the ultra processed NOVA 4 category and contains several food additives, including polydextrose (E1200), glycerin (E422), sucralose (E955), maltitol (E965) and xylitol (E967), as well as milk, peanuts and soy, which makes it unsuitable for vegans and a potential allergen risk. The bar's saturated fat (6.75 g) and total fat (16.5 g) are moderate, its salt content is very low, but the presence of sugar alcohols and non vegan ingredients offsets the high protein benefit.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal373 kcal

Fat16.5 g

Saturated Fat6.8 g

Carbohydrates25 g

Sugars3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this bar contains far less sugar (3 g vs 28.98 g), slightly lower fat, markedly lower saturated fat and salt, while offering substantially more protein (35 g vs 6.33 g) and fiber (10.5 g vs 3.07 g).

Ingredients

Riegel mit Eiweiß, Peanut-Caramel-Geschmack, bestreut mit Erdnüssen, mit Maltit-Milch-Schokolade überzogen, mit Süßungsmitteln. Zutaten: Maltit-MILCHSCHOKOLADE 23% (Süßungsmittel: Maltit; Kakaobutter¹, VOLLMILCHPULVER, Kakaomasse¹, Emulgator: SOJALECITHINE; Aromen), MILCHEIWEISS, Kollagenhydrolysat, Füllstoff: Polydextrose; ERDNÜSSE 10%, Feuchthaltemittel: Glycerin: SOJAEIWEISS, SOJAÖL, Süßungsmittel: Xylit, Sucralose; Aromen, Speisesalz, Sonnenblumenöl, Emulgator: SOJALECITHINE. Kakao: 30% mindestens in der Maltit – Milchschokolade ¹ Rainforest Alliance-zertifiziert. Enthält Erdnüsse und Erdnussderivate. Enthält Kakao and Kakaoderivate. Enthält Milch und Milchderivate. Enthält Sojabohne und Sojabohnenderivate. Kann Spuren enthalten von Eier und Eiderivate. Kann Spuren enthalten von Glutenhaltige Cerealien und glutenhaltige Cerealienerzeugnisse. Kann Spuren enthalten von Nüsse und Nussderivate. (Kann Mandeln, Haselnüsse, Walnüsse, Cashewnüsse etc. einschließen). Kann Spuren enthalten von Sesamsamen und Sesamsamenerzeugnisse.

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