Why does Smoothie Plus – Antioxidant receive a Nutri‑Score of D despite its low fat, saturated fat, and salt content?

The Nutri‑Score algorithm heavily penalises high sugar and low protein; with 11 g of sugars and only 0.5 g of protein per 100 ml, the product’s negative points outweigh its low‑fat and low‑salt benefits, resulting in a D rating.

How does the sugar level of 11 g per 100 ml affect blood‑sugar control for people with diabetes or hypertension?

Eleven grams of sugar per 100 ml can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, which may challenge diabetes management, while the very low salt (0.01 g) is beneficial for hypertension, but the high sugar still limits suitability for those conditions.

Is the spirulina extract in this smoothie a potential allergen or safety concern for sensitive consumers?

Spirulina is a blue‑green algae that can trigger allergic reactions in some individuals, especially those with marine‑shellfish or iodine sensitivities, so consumers with known algae allergies should avoid this product.

Innocent • 250 ml

Smoothie Plus - Antioxidant

Beverages

Product Insights

Smoothie Plus – Antioxidant is a 250 ml plant‑based smoothie sold in REWE stores in Germany, packaged in a PET bottle with a HDPE cap. It belongs to the Beverages (Unsweetened beverages) group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as a NOVA 1 product, offering low fat (0.5 g), low saturated fat (0.1 g) and very low salt (0.01 g) per 100 ml, but contains 11 g of sugars and only 0.5 g of protein. The drink provides 88 % fruit and vegetable content, a modest amount of fiber (1.1 g) and added vitamins, yet its high sugar level and modest protein keep its overall nutritional rating modest.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal54 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars11 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average smoothie, this product has lower sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt, energy and carbohydrate levels, but higher fiber content, while protein remains below the category average.

Ingredients

Apfelsaft (62%), weißer Traubensaft (11%), Bananenpüree (10 %), Mangopüree (7,3%), Kiwipüree (6,7 %), Gurkenpüree (1,5%), zerriebene Leinsamen (0,6 %), Spirulina-Extrakt (0,43 %), Limettensaft (0,14%), Saflor-Extrakt (0,11 %), Matcha-Grüntee-Extrakt (0,05%) und Vitamine (Vitamin B1, B2, B6, C, E, Niacin).

84%

35%

Unlock What Your Food Doesn't Tell You

Scan this and millions of other food products to discover hidden positive & negative points, scores percentage, additives, allergens, and deeper product insights with the free NutrScan app.