Why is this hazelnut Snickers bar classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is deemed ultra‑processed because it combines refined ingredients such as sugar, cocoa butter, milk powders, refined palm oil, and glucose syrup, along with additives like soy lecithin (emulsifier) and vanillin (flavour enhancer), all of which are typical of NOVA 4 foods.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The bar’s 58 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetics, while its saturated fat (≈11 g) contributes to elevated cholesterol levels; however, its very low salt (≈0.19 g) does not add to hypertension risk.

Is the presence of peanuts and hazelnuts a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains both peanuts and hazelnuts, as well as milk ingredients, so individuals with peanut, tree‑nut, or dairy allergies should avoid it.

Марс • 81 г

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Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is an 81 g hazelnut‑flavored Snickers‑style bar made by Mars, classified under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes families. It falls into NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed confectionery, and its Nutri‑Score is not assigned. While it offers relatively high protein (≈10.6 g per 100 g) and low salt, it also contains very high sugar (≈58 g) and fat (≈28 g), including saturated fat, which may outweigh its nutritional benefits.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal506 kcal

Fat27.9 g

Saturated Fat4.3 g

Carbohydrates47.7 g

Sugars19.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this bar provides roughly double the sugar and 60% more fat, yet contains less than one‑tenth the typical salt level.

Ingredients

молочный шоколад (сахар, какао масло, какао тертое, сухое цельное молоко (W) или сухое обезжиренное молоко (R), лактоза, молочный жир, эмульгатор (соевый лецитин), ароматизатор (ванилин)); глюкозный сироп (кукурузный, пшеничный), арахис, сахар, фундук, масло пальмовое рафинированное, дезодорированное, сухое обезжиренное молоко, сухой яичный белок, соль, ароматизаторы (ванилин, лесной орех).

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