Why is Filetes de Pescada com Ovo classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The fillets are breaded, coated with wheat flour and other industrial ingredients, and undergo multiple processing steps such as battering, frying and packaging, which places them in NOVA group 4. The label lists the additives E450i (disodium diphosphate) and E500ii (sodium bicarbonate) as leavening agents.

How do the sugar and salt levels in these breaded hake fillets affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

At 4.4 g of sugar per 100 g, the product provides more readily digestible carbohydrate than typical fish, which can raise blood glucose and should be limited in diabetic meal plans. The salt content of 0.88 g per 100 g is lower than many processed foods but still contributes to daily sodium intake and may need monitoring for hypertension.

Is this product suitable for gluten‑free, vegan, keto or other strict dietary regimes?

No, the fillets contain wheat flour, which makes them unsuitable for gluten‑free diets, and liquid egg, which excludes vegans. With 12.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, they exceed the typical carb limit for strict ketogenic diets, though they can be eaten by pescatarians.

Continente • 600 g

Filetes de Pescada com Ovo

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Breaded hake fillets with liquid egg, sold under the Continente brand in Portugal, come in a 600 g pack. They belong to the Fish, Meat and Eggs group, have a Nutri‑Score of C and are classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting an ultra‑processed product that delivers 12 g of protein and moderate fat (7.3 g) per 100 g but also contains added sugars (4.4 g), moderate salt (0.88 g) and additives such as E450i and E500ii. While the protein content is relatively high and the salt level is lower than many processed foods, the elevated sugar, the presence of wheat flour (gluten) and egg, and the high processing level make it unsuitable for low‑sugar, gluten‑free or vegan diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal165 kcal

Fat7.3 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates12.2 g

Sugars4.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average breaded fish products, this fillet has higher sugar (4.4 g vs 0.98 g), slightly higher fat (7.3 g vs 6.62 g), lower saturated fat (1.1 g vs 1.32 g), much lower salt (0.88 g vs 5.32 g), and higher calories (165 kcal vs 149 kcal) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Pescada sem pele (60%) (peixe) (Pescada-do-Cabo (Merluccius capensis ou Merluccius paradoxus)(pode conter apenas parte das espécies) / Pescada-da-Argentina (Merluccius hubbsi), panagem (40%) [farinha de trigo (28%), farinha de milho, água, óleo de girassol, gema de ovo líquida (2%), sal, alho em pó, sumo de limão (0,1%), levedantes (difosfato dissódico e hidrogenocarbonato de sódio)].

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