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

The product receives a NOVA 4 label because its ingredients are heavily refined and include numerous additives such as colourants (E100, E133, E160a, E160e, E162, E171, E172), a stabiliser (Arabic gum), emulsifiers (soy and sunflower lecithin), dextrin, and a glazing agent (carnauba wax), all of which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in this chocolate affect diabetic or cardiovascular health?

With 65 g of sugar and 9 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the chocolate can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, which may worsen diabetes management and increase the risk of heart disease if consumed regularly or in large portions.

Is the presence of milk and soy a concern for individuals with dairy or soy allergies?

Yes, the product lists whole‑milk powder, milk sugar (lactose) and soy lecithin, so it is unsuitable for anyone allergic to milk or soy and should be avoided by those with related sensitivities.

m&m's • 200 g

chocolate

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

M&M's Green Dot chocolate is a 200 g bag of sugar‑coated chocolate candies classified as a sugary snack and sweet. It delivers a very high sugar level of 65 g and saturated fat of 9 g per 100 g, a moderate total fat of 19 g, and a low salt content of 0.2 g, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating. The product contains milk and soy allergens, multiple colourants (E100, E133, etc.), palm‑derived fats linked to threatened species, and is packaged in recyclable plastic.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal482 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this chocolate contains more sugar (65 g vs 53.44 g), more fat (19 g vs 10.52 g), more saturated fat (9 g vs 6.99 g) and higher energy (482 kcal vs 373.36 kcal), while its salt is slightly lower (0.2 g vs 0.36 g).

Ingredients

Zucker, Kakaomasse, _Vollmilchpulver_, _Milchzucker_, Kakaobutter, Stärke, Palmfett, Glukosesirup, Sheafett, Stabilisator (Gummi Arabicum), Emulgator (_Sojalecithin_, Sonnenblumenlecithin), Farbstoffe (E100, E133, E160a, E160e, E162, E171, E172), Dextrin, Überzugsmittel (Carnaubawachs), Palmkernöl, Salz, natürlicher Vanilleextrakt), Aroma.

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