Why is Spanish Style Tortilla classified as NOVA 3 and what additives does it contain?

The product is placed in NOVA group 3 because it is made from whole ingredients that have been cooked and combined, but it does not undergo the intensive industrial formulations of ultra‑processed foods; the label reports zero additives, so no preservatives, colourings or flavour enhancers are listed.

How does the relatively high fat content of Spanish Style Tortilla influence a heart-healthy eating plan?

At 10.4 g of fat per 100 g, the tortilla contains more fat than the average ready‑meal, largely from vegetable oils and egg; while the fat is mostly unsaturated, the total amount should be considered within daily limits, and those following strict low‑fat heart‑healthy diets may need to limit portion size.

Is the egg in Spanish Style Tortilla a problem for people with egg allergy?

Yes, the product lists pasteurised egg as an ingredient and the allergen tag highlights eggs, so anyone diagnosed with an egg allergy should avoid this tortilla.

Tesco • 170 g

Spanish Style Tortilla

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Spanish Style Tortilla is a ready-to-eat composite food (one-dish meal) featuring potato, pasteurised egg and caramelised onion, marketed as vegetarian by Tesco. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a moderately processed product with no added food additives. Per 100 g it provides 171 kcal, 10.4 g of fat (higher than the average for similar meals), 4.9 g of protein and 2 g of fiber, while its sugar (2.4 g) and salt (0.85 g) levels are below typical category averages.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal171 kcal

Fat10.4 g

Saturated Fat1.8 g

Carbohydrates13.4 g

Sugars2.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the category averages (fat 5.94 g, sugar 3.57 g, salt 3.55 g, energy 174.6 kcal per 100 g), this tortilla is higher in fat (10.4 g), lower in sugar (2.4 g) and markedly lower in salt (0.85 g), while its energy value is close to the norm.

Ingredients

Potato 48%, Pasteurised _Egg_, Caramelised Onion 17% (Onion, Brown Sugar, Sunflower Oil), Sunflower Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt, Olive Oil

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Tesco • 170 g

Spanish Style Tortilla

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal171 kcal

Fat10.4 g

Saturated Fat1.8 g

Carbohydrates13.4 g

Sugars2.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

Potato 48%, Pasteurised _Egg_, Caramelised Onion 17% (Onion, Brown Sugar, Sunflower Oil), Sunflower Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt, Olive Oil

84%

35%

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