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

The bar combines refined sugars, glucose‑fructose syrup, palm oil, wheat flour and multiple food‑grade additives such as emulsifiers (lecithin E322, polyglycerin‑polyricinoleate E476), a thickener (carrageen E407) and a raising agent (sodium carbonate E500), all of which place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content in Lion Peanut affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 38.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetes management, and its 10.8 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, a concern for hypertensive or cardiovascular‑risk patients.

Is Lion Peanut suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑sugar diets?

No. The product contains milk chocolate, whole‑milk powder, whey and condensed milk, all animal‑derived, as well as wheat flour that provides gluten, and its sugar level far exceeds low‑sugar criteria.

Nestlé • 155 g

Lion Peanut

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Lion Peanut is a milk‑chocolate bar filled with roasted peanuts, sweetened condensed milk, wheat flour and several additives. It belongs to the “Sugary snacks” family, carries a Nutri‑Score of E (score 30), is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, and delivers high levels of sugar (38.7 g), fat (26.2 g), saturated fat (10.8 g) and moderate salt (0.75 g) per 100 g, while providing 9.2 g protein and 2.3 g fiber. The product also contains gluten, milk and peanuts, uses palm oil and emulsifiers such as lecithin (E322) and polyglycerin‑polyricinoleate (E476), making it unsuitable for low‑sugar or allergen‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal496 kcal

Fat26.2 g

Saturated Fat10.8 g

Carbohydrates54.8 g

Sugars38.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sugary snacks, the Lion Peanut bar contains about 34% more sugar (38.7 g vs 28.98 g), 48% more fat (26.2 g vs 17.65 g) and 38% more saturated fat (10.8 g vs 7.8 g), while its salt (0.75 g) is well below the average 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Milchschokolade (35,5%) [Zucker, Kakaobutter, Vollmilchpulver, Kakaomasse, pflanzliche Öle (Palm, Shea), Molkenerzeugnis, Emulgator (Lecithin)], Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup, geröstete Erdnüsse (17,8%), gezuckerte Kondensmilch (Vollmilch, Zucker), Weizenmehl, Palmöl, Maltodextrin, Zucker, Salz, Magermilchpulver, Weizenstärke, Emulgator (Lecithine, Polyglycerin-Polyricinoleat), natürliches Aroma (mit Erdnuss), Backtriebmittel (Natriumcarbonate, karamellisierter Zucker, Verdickungsmittel (Carrageen). Kann enthalten: Nüsse und Soja.

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