Why is Crispy Bites classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what additives does it contain?

The cereal is made from refined grains, added sugars, glucose syrup, sunflower oil and multiple processing steps such as extrusion and roasting, which place it in the NOVA 4 category; it does not list any synthetic additives, only a natural flavor and an antioxidant (tocopherol) used as a preservative.

How does the sugar and fat content of this cereal affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 12 g of sugars and an estimated 22 g of added sugars per 100 g, the product can raise blood glucose levels, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its low salt (0.01 g) is favorable for hypertension but the high total fat (19 g) may contribute to elevated calorie intake and should be moderated.

Is Crispy Bites suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or nut‑free diets?

No; the cereal contains whole‑grain wheat (gluten), multiple nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, Brazil nuts) and honey, so it is neither vegan, gluten‑free nor nut‑free.

Quaker • 450 g

Τραγανές μπουκιές (Ξηροί καρποί)

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Crispy Bites (Dry nuts) is a Quaker breakfast cereal featuring whole‑grain oats, whole‑grain wheat, roasted almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, Brazil nuts, sunflower oil and sweeteners. It belongs to the "Cereals and potatoes" > "Breakfast cereals" group, carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), providing 462 kcal per 100 g with 19 g fat (2 g saturated), 12 g sugars, 0.01 g salt, 10 g fiber and 8.5 g protein. The high fiber and protein are nutritional strengths, while the elevated fat, very high estimated added sugars, presence of gluten and multiple nut allergens, and non‑vegan status are notable drawbacks.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal462 kcal

Fat19 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates57 g

Sugars12 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this product contains markedly more fat (19 g vs 9 g) and calories (462 kcal vs 389 kcal), offers higher fiber (10 g vs 8.3 g) and lower sugar (12 g vs 14 g), but provides less protein (8.5 g vs 10.2 g) and far less salt.

Ingredients

Νιφάδες βρώμης ολικής άλεσης (32%), σιτάρι ολικής άλεσης (18%), σιρόπι γλυκόζης, ηλιέλαιο (10%), ζάχαρη, ψημένα αμύγδαλα (4,2%), φουντούκια (4%), ολιγοφρουκτόζη, καρύδια πεκάν (1,5%), ρυζάλευρ ο 1,4%), σιτάλευρο (1,3%), καρύδια βραζιλίας (1,0%), μέλι (0,5%), φυσική αρωματική ύλη, αντιοξειδωτικό (τοκοφερόλη).

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