Why is Tortitas de Arroz Integral com Sal classified as NOVA 3 and what does that indicate about its processing?

A NOVA 3 rating means the product is a processed food made by combining ingredients that have undergone limited industrial techniques; it contains only whole‑grain rice and salt, with no added preservatives, sweeteners or flavor enhancers, so it is not considered ultra‑processed.

How does the salt content in this product affect a hypertensive diet?

The snack provides 0.72 g of salt per 100 g, which corresponds to roughly 30 % of the WHO’s recommended maximum daily sodium intake; consuming it in large amounts could contribute to elevated blood pressure, so people with hypertension should limit portions.

Is this product suitable for a vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑carb diet?

Yes, the ingredients are rice and salt, making it both vegan and certified gluten‑free. However, with 77 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, it is high in carbs and therefore not ideal for strict low‑carb or ketogenic diets.

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Tortitas de Arroz Integral com Sal

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

The product is a whole‑grain puffed rice cake seasoned with salt, belonging to the cereals and potatoes group (cereals). It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified in the NOVA 3 processing category, reflecting moderate industrial treatment without added sugars or artificial additives. Nutritionally it provides 9.2 g protein and 4.5 g fiber per 100 g while keeping fat (2.8 g) and sugars (1.4 g) low, but its salt level (0.72 g) is moderate and its energy density (379 kcal) is relatively high for a snack.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal379 kcal

Fat2.8 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates77 g

Sugars1.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for puffed whole‑grain rice cakes, this snack contains about one‑sixth the sugar (1.4 g vs 9 g), less than half the fat (2.8 g vs 6.94 g) and roughly a quarter of the salt (0.72 g vs 2.96 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Arro integral* (99,3%) e sal. *De produção biológica.

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