Why is the Chickpea‑Coconut Stew classified as a moderately processed food (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

The stew is made by combining whole ingredients that are cooked and canned, which places it in NOVA group 3 for moderately processed foods. No additives are listed on the label, so the product relies solely on its natural components.

How does the salt content of this stew impact a low‑sodium or hypertensive diet?

With 1 g of salt per 100 g (about 400 mg of sodium), the stew provides a moderate amount of sodium; it can fit into a low‑sodium diet if consumed in controlled portions, but people with hypertension should monitor total daily salt intake.

Is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free and other specific dietary regimes?

Yes, the stew is certified vegan and contains no animal‑derived ingredients. Its ingredient list includes chickpeas, rice flour, vegetables and spices, none of which contain gluten, making it suitable for gluten‑free, dairy‑free and soy‑free diets, though cross‑contamination cannot be completely ruled out.

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Product Insights

The Chickpea‑Coconut Stew is a 400 g organic canned ready‑meal, made from water, chickpeas, coconut milk, carrots, sweet potatoes, mango puree and a blend of spices, and it is certified vegan and vegetarian. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 3, offering 86 kcal, 2.8 g fat (low), 2.1 g saturated fat (moderate), 1 g salt (moderate), 2.5 g sugars (low), 2.9 g protein and 2.6 g fiber per 100 g, with 52 % fruit, vegetable and legume content. While the low sugar and high fiber are positive, the moderate saturated fat and salt, together with the processed nature of a canned meal, limit its nutritional quality compared with whole‑food options.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal86 kcal

Fat2.8 g

Saturated Fat2.1 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars2.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average canned soup, this chickpea‑coconut stew contains about 30 % less sugar, half the fat and salt, roughly half the calories, provides 25 % more dietary fiber, but offers less than half the protein.

Ingredients

Wasser, Kichererbsen* 21 %, Kokosmilch* 11 % (Kokosextrakt* 57 %, Wasser), Karotten* 9 %, Süßkartoffeln* 7 %, Mangomark* 7 %, Zwiebeln*, Erbsen* 4 %, Reismehl*, Meersalz, Gewürze* (Kurkuma*, Knoblauch*, Kreuzkümmel*, Ingwer*, Kardamom*, Chili*, Pfeffer*, Koriander*) *aus biologischer Landwirtschaft

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