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

The cereal combines refined grains, added sugars, chocolate coating, milk powder and soy‑derived lecithin, all of which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods; the only listed additive is emulsifier E322 (lecithins).

How does the sugar and salt content in this cereal affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 17.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic meal plans, while its modest 0.48 g of salt per 100 g is below typical hypertension limits but should still be counted within daily sodium intake.

Is the soy ingredient in this product a concern for people with soy allergies?

Yes, the cereal contains soy‑derived lecithin listed as an allergen, so individuals allergic to soy should avoid it.

Nestlé, Fitness • 375 g

Fitness Cioccolato Cereali - Fiocchi di frumento e fiocchi ricoperti di cioccolato al latte

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Fitness Cioccolato Cereali is a breakfast cereal that falls within the Breakfast cereals (Cereals and potatoes) dietary family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with added sugars, cocoa butter, milk powder and soy‑derived lecithin. While it provides 7.6 g of fiber and 8.9 g of protein per 100 g, it also contains high levels of sugar (17.1 g) and saturated fat (4 g), and includes common allergens such as milk and soy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal398 kcal

Fat6.8 g

Saturated Fat4 g

Carbohydrates71.2 g

Sugars17.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this cereal has more sugar (17.1 g vs 14.1 g) and saturated fat (4 g vs 2.5 g) but less overall fat (6.8 g vs 9.0 g) and considerably lower salt (0.48 g vs 1.77 g).

Ingredients

whole grains 45,9% (whole wheat 40,3%, whole grain oats 5,6%) rice 29,6% milk chocolate 16,5% [sugar, cocoa butter, milk powder, cocoa mass, whey powder, emulsifier lecithins (soy), natural vanilla flavor] sugar chocolate 4,1% [cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, emulsifier lecithins (soy), natural vanilla flavor] partially inverted brown sugar syrup barley malt extract vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, niacin, iron, pantothenic acid, vitamin b6, riboflavin, folic acid gum arabic coating agent polydextrine thickener glucose syrup salt antioxidant extract rich in tocopherol

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