Why is Choco Nut Maxi classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cereal is made from refined flours, added sugars, palm oil and a chocolate filling, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods; its ingredient list also includes colorants (E160b annatto), an emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), antioxidants (E304i palmitate of ascorbic acid and E307 alpha‑tocopherol) and other processing aids, which together trigger the NOVA 4 rating.

How does the high sugar content in Choco Nut Maxi affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

At 26 g of sugar per 100 g, the cereal can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is not recommended for people managing diabetes; its salt level (1.1 g) is lower than the category average but still contributes to sodium intake, so hypertensive individuals should consume it sparingly.

Is Choco Nut Maxi suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or dairy‑free diets?

No; the product contains wheat flour (gluten), skimmed milk powder and whey powder (dairy), and hazelnuts, making it unsuitable for vegan, gluten‑free or dairy‑free consumers.

Krave,Kellogg's • 600 g

Choco Nut Maxi

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Choco Nut Maxi is a chocolate‑filled breakfast cereal sold in Portugal and Spain, made from wheat, oat and rice flours with a hazelnut‑chocolate filling. It belongs to the breakfast cereals family (PNNS groups: cereals and potatoes, breakfast cereals) and carries a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 classification, reflecting its high sugar (26 g), fat (15 g) and moderate salt levels together with several additives and palm oil. While it provides 3.7 g of fiber and 6.6 g of protein per 100 g, its elevated calories, low fiber relative to the category average, and presence of gluten, milk and nut allergens limit its suitability for health‑focused diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal453 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat3.8 g

Carbohydrates71 g

Sugars26 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, Choco Nut Maxi contains more than double the sugar (26 g vs 14.1 g) and nearly twice the fat (15 g vs 9 g) while offering slightly less salt (1.1 g vs 1.8 g) and markedly lower fiber (3.7 g vs 8.3 g).

Ingredients

Harina de cereales [trigo (26%), avena (17%) y arroz (11%)], azúcar, aceites vegetales (colza, palma), chocolate (4%) (azúcar, pasta de cacao), maltodextrina, cacao desgrasado en polvo, avellanas (2%), leche desnatada en polvo, suero de leche en polvo, sal, emulgente (lecitina de girasol), colorantes (carotenos, annato), aroma natural, antioxidantes (palmitato de ascorbilo, alfa tocoferol). VITAMINAS Y MINERALES: Niacina, hierro, vitamina B6, riboflavina (B2), tiamina (B1), ácido fólico, vitamina B12. Para alérgenos ver ingredientes destacados en negrita. Puede contener otros frutos secos.

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