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

The bar is made from refined sugars, vegetable oil, caramel, nougat and artificial flavorings, all of which are ingredients typical of ultra‑processed foods; it lists soy lecithin (E322) and artificial flavorings as the only declared additives.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content in Chocolate Milky Way affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 59.6 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic management, while its 0.36 g of salt contributes to overall sodium intake and may aggravate hypertension if consumed regularly.

Is the soy lecithin in Chocolate Milky Way a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes. Soy lecithin is derived from soybeans, and although it is highly refined, it can still trigger reactions in individuals who are sensitive to soy.

Milky Way • 48g

Chocolate Milky Way

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chocolate Milky Way is a milk‑chocolate bar that belongs to the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products families. At 452 kcal per 100 g it provides 4 g protein, 1 g fiber and 0.36 g salt, but it is very high in sugars (59.6 g) and contains 10.6 g saturated fat, giving it a Nutri‑Score of E. The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), includes the additive soy lecithin (E322) and artificial flavorings, and lists milk, soy and egg as allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal453 kcal

Fat17.8 g

Saturated Fat10.6 g

Trans Fat0.10 g

Carbohydrates69.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average chocolate‑based snack, Milky Way contains roughly 48 % more sugar (59.6 g vs 40.2 g) and 39 % more total carbohydrates (69.1 g vs 49.7 g), while its total fat (17.8 g vs 33.1 g), saturated fat (10.6 g vs 19.0 g), salt (0.36 g vs 0.42 g) and energy (452 kcal vs 519 kcal) are markedly lower.

Ingredients

Chocolate con leche 40% (Azúcar, Manteca de cacao, Leche descremada en polvo, Pasta de cacao, Grasa butírica, Sólidos de la leche, Lecitina de soya, Saborizante artificial), Caramelo 33% (Jarabe de maíz, Azúcar, Aceite vegetal, Leche descremada en polvo, Grasa butírica, Sal yodada, Saborizante Artificial) Nougat 27%(Azúcar, Jarabe de maíz, Aceite vegetal, Cocoa, Aceite de malta, Leche descremada en polvo, Sal yodada, Albúmina de huevo)

84%

35%

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