Why is Lion Breakfast Cereal Bar classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar combines refined wheat, rice and whole‑grain flours with glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup, caramel cream, multiple emulsifiers, colorants and antioxidants; the listed additives are lecithin (E322) and tocopherol‑rich extracts (E306), along with calcium carbonate, maltodextrin and other processing aids, which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content of this cereal bar affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

At 22.3 g of sugar and 5.2 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the bar can raise blood glucose levels and contribute to saturated‑fat intake; although these amounts are lower than the category average, they remain significant, so individuals with diabetes or hypertension should consume it only sparingly.

Is the soy lecithin in Lion Breakfast Cereal Bar a concern for individuals with soy allergy?

Yes, the bar contains soy lecithin (E322), which is derived from soybeans and is listed as an allergen, so anyone with a soy allergy should avoid this product.

LION • 4 x 25 g = 100 g

Lion Breakfast Cereal Bar

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Lion Breakfast Cereal Bar by LION is a sweet, grain‑based snack marketed for breakfast, classified in the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. Its Nutri‑Score of D (14 points) and NOVA 4 rating reflect the presence of added sugars, emulsifiers (E322, E306), colorants and refined flours, resulting in high sugar (22.3 g), saturated fat (5.2 g) and moderate salt (0.45 g) per 100 g, but it also delivers 6.6 g of fiber and 7.3 g of protein. Overall the bar is an energy‑dense treat that can fit occasional consumption but should be limited for those monitoring sugar or saturated‑fat intake.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal400 kcal

Fat12.3 g

Saturated Fat5.2 g

Carbohydrates62.9 g

Sugars22.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast‑cereal bar, this Lion Breakfast Cereal Bar contains less sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt and calories, while providing more fiber, protein and carbohydrates.

Ingredients

36,3% Getreide (29,4% Vollkornweizenmehl, 3,1% Vollkornha - ferflocken, Maisgrie, Weizenmehl, Reismehl, 20,1% Karamellcreme Igezuckerte Kondensmilch (Vollmilch, Zucker), Glukosesirup, Invertzuckersirup, Magermilchpulver, Salz), 18% weißer Uberzug (Magermilchpulver, Kokosnussfett, Maltodextrin, Zucker, Calciumcarbonat, Kakaobutter, Emulgator (Lecithine), natürliches Vanilleroma), Glukosesirup, Zucker, Sonnenblumenöl, 5,1% Milchschokoloade Zucker, Magermilchpulver, Kakaobute, Kakaomasse, Butterreinfett, Emulgatoren (Lecithine (Soja), Polyglycerin-Polyicioleat, ntrihes Vanillaroma), Fuchthatemite (Giycei), Vitamine und Mineralstoffe (Calciumcarbonat, Niacin, Pantothensäure, Folsäure, Vit. B6, Riboflavin [Vit. B2), ntürliche Aromen, Kakaopulver, fettreduzierter Kakao, Salz, Emulgator (Lecithine), Antioxidationsmittel (stark tocopherolhaltige Extrakte), Karamellzuckersirup, Farbstoff(Carotin) Kann Nüsse enthalten.

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