Why is Avena crujiente classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cereal is made from refined grain flours, multiple added sweeteners (sugar, glucose syrup, Moscovado syrup), malted wheat and an antioxidant extract rich in tocopherols (E306). These ingredients and the extrusion/roasting steps qualify it as an ultra‑processed NOVA 4 product.

How does the sugar content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 20 g of total sugars and about 15 g of added sugars per 100 g, the cereal can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes, and the modest 0.35 g of salt adds to daily sodium intake, which may be a concern for hypertension.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like Vegan, Keto, Halal, or Gluten‑Free?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, so the cereal is likely vegan and it is certified vegetarian and Kosher, but it is not verified halal. It contains wheat and malted barley, so it is not gluten‑free, and its high carbohydrate level (71 g per 100 g) makes it unsuitable for a keto diet.

Kellogs • 360g

Avena crujiente

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Avena crujiente is a Kellogg's breakfast cereal made primarily from whole‑grain oats, wheat, corn and malted wheat. It delivers 380 kcal per 100 g, 10 g protein, 8.4 g fiber and low saturated fat, earning a Nutri‑Score of B, but its 20 g of sugars (high) and ultra‑processed NOVA 4 status temper the health profile. The cereal is certified vegetarian and Kosher, contains gluten and possible traces of nuts, milk and soy, and includes the antioxidant tocopherol (E306).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal380 kcal

Fat4.6 g

Saturated Fat0.8 g

Carbohydrates71 g

Sugars20 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal (14.13 g sugar, 8.97 g fat, 1.77 g salt per 100 g), Avena crujiente contains markedly more sugar but considerably less fat and salt.

Ingredients

Harina de cereales (avena integral (59%), trigo, maíz, trigo malteada), azúcar, jarabe de glucosa, jarabe de azúcar moscovado, extracto de malta de cebada, aceite de girasol, sal, antioxidante (extracto rico en tocoferoles), niacina, hierro, vitamina B6, riboflavina, tiamina, ácido fólico, vitamina D, vitamina B12. Puede contener gluten de otros cereales, frutos de cáscara, leche, soja.

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