Why does the Kale + Smoked Tofu spread receive a Nutri-Score of D and which components lower its grade?

The Nutri-Score is calculated from negative points (energy, saturated fat, total sugar and salt) and positive points (protein, fruit/veg/legume content). This spread scores high on salt (1.9 g) and moderate on saturated fat (1.6 g) while its fruit/veg-legume share is only about 48%, resulting in 12 negative points versus only 1 positive point, giving a total score of 11 and a D grade.

How might the salt level in this spread affect someone following a hypertension-friendly diet?

At 1.9 g of salt per 100 g, the spread contributes roughly 30% of the daily recommended maximum (≤6 g), so regular consumption could push sodium intake close to or above guidelines for hypertensive individuals, making it advisable to use it sparingly and balance other meals with low-salt foods.

Is this spread compatible with strict dietary patterns such as vegan, gluten-free, keto or halal?

The product is certified vegan and organic, contains no animal-derived ingredients, and is free from palm oil; however it includes wheat (a source of gluten) in the soy sauce, so it is not gluten-free, its carbohydrate content (6.5 g) and added agave syrup make it unsuitable for a strict keto diet, and because it contains only plant-based ingredients it can be considered halal for most consumers.

Rewe, Rewe Bio • 180 g

Grünkohl+Räuchertofu

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

The product is a 180 g organic vegan spread made from kale, smoked tofu, sunflower seeds and oil, classified as a salted plant‑based spread (PNNS groups: salty and fatty products). It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and belongs to NOVA group 3, with moderate fat (15 g), high salt (1.9 g) and low sugars (3.3 g) per 100 g, while providing 7.5 g of protein and about 48 % vegetables and legumes. Although it is organic and free from palm oil, its relatively high salt and modest fiber content limit its health profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal198 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat1.6 g

Carbohydrates6.5 g

Sugars3.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical plant‑based spread average, this kale‑tofu spread contains less fat (15 g vs 18.9 g), less saturated fat (1.6 g vs 5.8 g) and lower salt (1.9 g vs 2.9 g), but its sugar level is slightly higher (3.3 g vs 2.6 g per 100 g).

Ingredients

Grünkohl¹ 40%, Wasser, Sonnenblumenkerne, Räuchertofu 10% (Sojabohnen, Wasser, Sojasauce (Wasser, Sojabohnen, Meersalz, Weizen¹), Buchenholzrauch), Sonnenblumenöl, Zwiebeln, Sojasauce¹ (Wasser, Sojabohnen, Meersalz, Weizen¹), Meersalz, Agavendicksaft, Knoblauch, Röstzwiebeln¹ (Zwiebeln Sonnenblumenöl¹), Maisstärke¹, Zitronensaftkonzentrat, Senfmehl, Pfeffer, Muskat¹, Kurkuma¹. aus kontrolliert biologischer Landwirtschaft.

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