How does the sugar and salt content in this muesli affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The muesli’s sugar level (14 g per 100 g) is moderate for a cereal and can raise blood glucose if large portions are consumed, so people with diabetes should monitor portions and consider pairing with protein or low‑glycemic foods. Its salt content is extremely low (0.02 g per 100 g), making it suitable for a low‑sodium diet and unlikely to impact hypertension.

Are the hazelnuts in this product a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes. The ingredient list includes hazelnuts and almonds, both of which are common allergenic nuts, so anyone with a nut allergy should avoid this muesli.

Is this muesli suitable for vegan and gluten‑free diets?

The product is certified vegan, but it contains wheat and barley flakes, which contain gluten; therefore it is not suitable for a gluten‑free diet.

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Bircher Müsli nach Schweizer Art ohne Zuckerzusatz

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Bircher Muesli nach Schweizer Art ohne Zuckerzusatz is an organic, vegan breakfast cereal produced in Germany and belongs to the "Cereals and potatoes" and "Breakfast cereals" dietary families. It earns a Nutri-Score of A (score -1) and is classified as NOVA 1, reflecting minimal processing, with low saturated fat (1 g), very low salt (0.02 g) and no added sugars. Nevertheless, it contains 14 g of sugars per 100 g, which is close to the average for breakfast cereals, and its protein (9.6 g) is slightly below the typical cereal benchmark.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal362 kcal

Fat6.8 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates61 g

Sugars14 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this muesli provides lower fat (6.8 g vs 8.97 g), much lower salt (0.02 g vs 1.77 g), higher fiber (9.3 g vs 8.26 g), and slightly less sugar (14 g vs 14.13 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

HAFERVOLLKORNFLOCKEN*, 15% 3-Fruchtflocken* (WEIZENVOLLKORNMEHL*, 30% Dattelsaftkonzentrat*, 18% Apfelsaftkonzentrat*, 12% Bananenmark), 12% HAFERKLEIE*, WEIZENVOLLKORNFLOCKEN*, GERSTENVOLLKORNFLOCKEN*, 4% HASELNÜSSE*, 3% Apfelstücke*, 3% Sultaninen*, Apfelflocken* (60% Apfel*, Reismehl*), 1% MANDELN*. *aus biologischer Landwirtschaft

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