Why is Céreales Equilíbrio – chocolat noir classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The cereal combines refined rice and whole‑wheat with chocolate chips, added sugars, cocoa butter, and a dairy fat, all processed and mixed with emulsifier E322 and natural vanilla flavor, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar content of this cereal affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 18.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the cereal can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, and its moderate salt (0.69 g) may contribute to higher blood pressure for hypertensive individuals.

Is Céreales Equilíbrio – chocolat noir suitable for a vegan or gluten‑free diet?

No; the product contains dairy ingredients such as butterfat and skimmed‑milk powder, and it includes wheat‑derived gluten, so it is neither vegan nor gluten‑free.

Continente • 375 g

Céreales Equilíbrio - chocolat noir

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Céreales Equilíbrio - chocolat noir is a chocolate‑flavored breakfast cereal produced by Continente, sold in a 375 g package, and belongs to the Breakfast cereals dietary family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and falls in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature, with 18.7 g sugars, 4 g saturated fat and 0.69 g salt per 100 g, while providing 6.3 g fiber and 8 g protein. The cereal offers modest protein and fiber, but the high sugar level and moderate saturated fat and salt limit its suitability for low‑sugar or low‑salt diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars6.8 g

Fruits & Vegetables0 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this chocolate variety contains notably more sugar (18.7 g vs 14.1 g) and saturated fat (4 g vs 2.5 g), while its total fat and salt are slightly below typical levels.

Ingredients

Céréales (68%) (riz, blé complet), copeaux de chocolat noir (19%) sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, matière grasse laitière anhydre), émulsifiant (E322), arôme naturel de vanille), sucre, gluten de blé, germe de blé, sel, extrait de malt d'orge, lait écrémé en poudre, vitamines (C, B3, B6, B2, B1, B9, B12), fer, émulsifiant (E47 1), arôme, Peut contenir des traces d'arachides, soja, fruits à coque et graines de sésame, Conserver dans un endroit frais et sec, MÉTHODE DE PREPARATION: Mettre 30g de céréales dans un bol et ajouter lait, fromage blanc, yogourt ou même des fruits, À CONSOMMEŘ DE PRÉFÉRENCE AVANT LE/LOT:(voir en haut de l'emballage) Deso Líquido/ Net weight/ Poids net:

84%

35%

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