Why is Kellogg's Extra Chocolate classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cereal combines refined sugars, palm oil, chocolate pieces that include milk fat and soy lecithin emulsifier, plus added salt and cocoa butter, all of which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods and result in its NOVA 4 rating.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content in this cereal affect people with diabetes or heart‑related conditions?

The 21 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetes management, while 12 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, increasing cardiovascular risk; the moderate salt level adds further concern for hypertension.

Is Kellogg's Extra Chocolate suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or dairy‑free diets?

No; the product contains milk fat, wheat flour (gluten) and soy lecithin, so it is neither vegan, gluten‑free nor dairy‑free.

Kellogg's • 1500 g

Kellogg's Extra Chocolate 1.5kg

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Kellogg's Extra Chocolate is a chocolate‑flavored muesli cereal that belongs to the cereals and potatoes and breakfast cereals groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), reflecting high levels of sugar (21 g per 100 g), saturated fat (12 g) and salt (0.63 g), while providing 5.8 g of fiber and 8 g of protein. Overall, the cereal delivers quick energy (497 kcal per 100 g) but its elevated added sugars, saturated fat and presence of palm oil and dairy fat make it less suitable for low‑sugar or heart‑healthy diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal497 kcal

Fat25 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates57 g

Sugars21 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this product contains significantly more sugar (21 g vs 14.1 g), fat (25 g vs 9 g) and saturated fat (12 g vs 2.5 g), while its salt is lower and fiber slightly below average.

Ingredients

Flocons d'AVOINE(47%), Sucre, Huile de palme, Morceaux de chocolat(11%)(Sucre, Pâte de cacao, Beurre de cacao, Graisses végétales(Palme, Karité, Sal, Mangue) en proportions variables, Matière grasse du LAIT, Emulsifiant{Lecithine de SOJA}), Farine de BLÉ, NOISETTES(3%), Noix de coco séchée, Mélasse, Sel, Extrait de malt d'ORGE, Cannelle.

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