Why does the Black Bean‑Cashew Burger have a Nutri‑Score of B and what prevents it from reaching an A?

The B rating results from moderate salt (1.2 g/100 g) and saturated fat (1.5 g/100 g) adding negative points, while low sugar, high fibre and decent protein supply positive points; reducing salt or saturated fat would be needed for an A.

How does the salt content of this burger affect someone on a hypertensive diet?

With 1.2 g of salt per 100 g, the product contributes about 20 % of the recommended daily limit, so it should be eaten in moderation and balanced with lower‑salt foods to avoid excessive sodium intake.

Is the presence of cashew nuts in this burger a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes; cashew nuts make up 6 % of the formulation and are listed as a declared allergen, so individuals allergic to tree nuts should avoid the product.

Alnatura • 160 g

Black Bean-Cashew Burger

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

The Black Bean-Cashew Burger is a plant‑based meat alternative classified in the PNNS "Legumes and nuts" group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is placed in NOVA group 3, indicating moderate processing; its nutritional profile shows low sugars, low saturated fat, and higher fibre than typical meat‑alternative averages, while salt sits at a moderate 1.2 g per 100 g. It is certified organic, vegan and has an Eco‑Score of A, but it contains a nuts allergen and may have trace gluten, soy, mustard and sesame, which could be problematic for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal251 kcal

Fat13 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Carbohydrates23 g

Sugars1.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average meat‑alternative (per 100 g), this burger contains about 10 % less fat, 88 % less sugar, and 33 % less salt while delivering roughly 40 % more fibre.

Ingredients

Schwarze Bohnen* 26%, Paprika* 15%, Kartoffeln* 13%, Maispaniermehl*, Zwiebeln* 7%, CASHEWNÜSSE* 6%, Tomaten* 6%, Buchweizenmehl*, Sonnenblumenöl*, Tomatenmark* zweifach konzentriert 3 %, Mais* 2%, Petersilie*, Rauchsalz (Speisesalz, Rauch), Knoblauch*, Gewürze*, Oregano* *aus biologischer Landwirtschaft. Kann Spuren von Gluten, Soja, Mandel, Senf und Sesam enthalten.

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