How does the sugar and salt content in Varitas de Merluza affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The product contains 2 g of sugar and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g; the modest sugar amount adds a small carbohydrate load that diabetics must count toward their daily limit, while the relatively low salt level is modest for hypertensive individuals if total daily sodium intake remains within recommended guidelines.

Is the wheat flour in Varitas de Merluza a problem for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, wheat flour makes up a significant portion of the formulation and is listed as an allergen, so the product is not safe for those with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

Can Varitas de Merluza be included in a vegan or keto diet?

No, the sticks contain 65% Pacific hake, making them neither vegan nor vegetarian, and the 16 g of carbohydrates per 100 g exceeds the typical keto threshold, so they are unsuitable for strict vegan or keto eating plans.

Ocean Sea • 450 gramos

Varitas de Merluza

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Varitas de Merluza are breaded hake sticks made with 65% Pacific hake, wheat flour, rapeseed oil and spices, packaged in 450 g portions. They belong to the Fish Meat Eggs group, carry a Nutri‑Score of B and are classified in NOVA group 3, indicating moderately processed food. Per 100 g they provide 185 kcal, 8.1 g fat (lower saturated fat), 11.4 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate and 2 g sugars, with relatively low salt (0.9 g); the high carbohydrate and sugar content and modest protein level are less favorable compared with typical seafood products.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal185 kcal

Fat8.1 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates16 g

Sugars2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average seafood product, these hake sticks contain more than double the sugars (2 g vs 0.98 g) and carbohydrates (16 g vs 4.2 g), slightly more calories (185 kcal vs 149 kcal), but far less salt (0.9 g vs 5.3 g) and less protein (11.4 g vs 18 g).

Ingredients

65% merluza del Pacífico, harina de trigo, aceite de nabina, agua, almidón, sal, levadura, especias (pimentón, pimienta blanca). *Este producto puede contener ocasionalmente alguna espina.

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