Why is Like Schnitzel classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined wheat flour, isolated soy proteins, added oils and several isolated ingredients; the presence of a food‑grade thickener (methylcellulose, E461) and a natural flavoring puts it in the ultra‑processed category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Like Schnitzel affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The product has only 1 g of sugar per 100 g, which is safe for diabetes, but it contains 1.4 g of salt per 100 g, a moderate level that may contribute to higher sodium intake and should be limited for hypertension.

Is the soy protein in Like Schnitzel a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes; the formulation includes soy protein concentrate, soy protein isolate and soy‑derived texturized protein, all of which are recognized soy allergens and must be avoided by anyone with a soy allergy.

Like Meat • 180 g

Like Schnitzel

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Like Schnitzel is a plant‑based breaded cutlet classified in the protein foods group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and belongs to NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with added methylcellulose and natural flavorings. The item offers high protein (12 g) and fiber (6 g) while keeping sugars low, but it contains gluten, soy allergens and a moderate amount of salt (1.4 g per 100 g).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal213 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Carbohydrates12 g

Sugars1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for meat‑alternative products, Like Schnitzel contains far less sugar (1 g vs 10.7 g), lower total fat (11 g vs 14.4 g) and saturated fat (1.5 g vs 4.2 g), less salt (1.4 g vs 1.8 g) and lower energy (213 kcal vs 276 kcal), while providing more protein (12 g vs 7.2 g) and slightly more fiber (6 g vs 5.3 g).

Ingredients

Wasser, Weizenmehl, Sonnenblumenöl, Sojaproteinkonzentrat 10 %, texturiertes Pflanzenprotein 5% (Sojaproteinisolat 2 %, Weizenprotein 2 %, Stärke (Mais, Weizen), Erbsenprotein 0,5 %), natürliches Aroma, glutenfreie Haferspelzfasern, Weizenkleie, Verdickungsmittel (Methylcellulose), Speisesalz, Hefe.

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