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

The cookie includes refined wheat flour, added sugars, dairy, soy and several processing aids such as ammonium carbonate (a raising agent), glucose syrup, flavorings and emulsifiers, all of which place it in the highest NOVA category for industrially formulated foods.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of this snack affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 27 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetes management, and its 14.1 g of saturated fat can raise LDL cholesterol levels, potentially worsening hypertension, although its low salt (0.2 g) is less of a concern for blood‑pressure control.

Is Prince Vanilla suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or nut‑free diets?

No; the cookie contains wheat (gluten), milk (dairy) and traces of nuts and soy, so it is not vegan, not gluten‑free and not safe for individuals with nut or soy allergies.

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Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Prince Vanilla is a chocolate‑sandwich cookie filled with vanilla cream, classified under the Sugary snacks family of the PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is considered ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), containing high levels of fat (23.6 g), saturated fat (14.1 g) and calories (492 kcal) per 100 g, while its sugar content (27 g) remains high and salt is low (0.2 g). The product also lists common allergens such as gluten, milk, nuts and soy, which may limit its suitability for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal492 kcal

Fat23.6 g

Saturated Fat14.1 g

Carbohydrates65.2 g

Sugars27 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this cookie contains more fat (23.6 g vs 17.6 g), nearly double the saturated fat (14.1 g vs 7.8 g), slightly less sugar (27 g vs 29 g), and lower salt (0.2 g vs 2.0 g), while delivering 492 kcal per 100 g versus the typical 418 kcal.

Ingredients

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