How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in this product affect a diabetic or cardiovascular‑risk diet?

At 16.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can raise blood glucose levels and should be consumed in moderation by people with diabetes, while the 10.3 g of saturated fat exceeds typical recommendations for heart‑healthy diets and may increase LDL cholesterol in those with cardiovascular risk.

Based on its ingredients, is this product suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

The bar contains skimmed milk, milk proteins, cream and soy, so it is not vegan; its carbohydrate content (21.7 g per 100 g) makes it unsuitable for strict keto diets, but it does not list any wheat‑derived ingredients, allowing it to be considered gluten‑free apart from possible cross‑contamination.

Gelatelli • 50 gram

Protein ice Bar

Q: Why is Protein Ice Bar classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 labels foods that contain multiple industrial ingredients and additives; the bar includes sweeteners, stabilisers, emulsifiers and thickeners such as polydextrose (E1200), lecithins (E322), carrageenan (E407), guar gum (E412), mono‑ and diglycerides (E471), polyricinoleate (E476), steviol glycosides (E960a) and xylitol (E967), which together drive the ultra‑processed rating.

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Protein Ice Bar is a frozen ice-cream bar enriched with skimmed milk, milk proteins and coconut fat, placing it in the Milk and dairy products → Ice cream family. It receives a Nutri-Score of D and falls into NOVA 4, indicating an ultra-processed product with relatively high saturated fat (10.3 g) and sugars (16.1 g) per 100 g, but it also delivers a substantial 10.3 g of protein and 4 g of fiber. The formulation includes several food-grade additives such as polydextrose (E1200), lecithins (E322), carrageenan (E407), guar gum (E412), mono‑ and diglycerides (E471), polyricinoleate (E476), steviol glycosides (E960a) and xylitol (E967), and it is allergen-listed for milk and soy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal254 kcal

Fat13.8 g

Saturated Fat10.3 g

Carbohydrates21.7 g

Sugars16.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average frozen desserts, the Protein Ice Bar contains less sugar (16.1 g vs 21.35 g) and markedly lower salt, but higher total fat (13.8 g vs 11.56 g) and saturated fat (10.3 g vs 7.43 g), while offering considerably more protein (10.3 g vs 3.38 g) and fiber (4 g vs 1.29 g).

Ingredients

59,8% lait écrémé, sucre, protéines de lait, graisse de coco, édulcorants: xylitol, glycosides de stéviol issus de Stevia; agent de charge: polydextrose; 3% noix de coco râpée, beurre de cacao?, beurre concentré (lait), huiles végétales (tournesol, colza, soja) en proportion variable, sirop de glucose, crème (CH: crème fouettée) (lait), 0,6% cacao maigre en poudre, pâte de cacao, lait entier en poudre, émulsifiants: mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras, lécíthines (contient soja), polyricinoleate de polyglycérol; arôme naturel, extrait de vanille Bourbon, arôme naturel de vanille Bourbon, stabilisants: farine de graines de caroube, gomme guar, carraghénanes; sirop de sucre caramélisé à propriété colorante, jus de citron concentré. "Certifié Rainforest Alliance.

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