Why is NESTLE FITNESS Chocolat Noir Cereales classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made by extrusion and contains additives such as E1200 (polydextrose), E306 (tocopherol-rich extract), E322/E322i (soy lecithin), and E414 (arabic gum), which are typical of ultra-processed foods.

How does the sugar content in NESTLE FITNESS Chocolat Noir Cereales affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 15.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the cereal exceeds the average for breakfast cereals and can cause rapid blood glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control; its salt level (0.45 g per 100 g) is low, so it has little impact on hypertension, but the high sugar still poses a risk.

Based on its ingredient list, is NESTLE FITNESS Chocolat Noir Cereales suitable for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or halal diets?

The product contains milk fat and soy lecithin, so it is not vegan and is not suitable for lactose intolerant consumers; it also contains wheat, making it non-gluten-free; its high carbohydrate and sugar content (15.1 g sugar per 100 g) makes it unsuitable for a keto diet; halal status is not certified, although no pork ingredients are listed.

Nestlé, Fitness • 450 g

NESTLE FITNESS Chocolat Noir Céréales 450g

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

NESTLE FITNESS Chocolat Noir Cereales 450g is a breakfast cereal (pnns_groups: breakfast-cereals) that combines whole-wheat flakes, rice and chocolate-coated pieces, and is fortified with calcium, iron and B-vitamins. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature, moderate fat, high sugar (15.1 g per 100 g) and high fiber (8.9 g per 100 g) content, while containing gluten, milk and soy allergens. The cereal is palm-oil-free and bears the Rainforest Alliance label for its cocoa, but the presence of milk fat makes it unsuitable for vegans and its sugar level exceeds the average for breakfast cereals.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal395 kcal

Fat7.5 g

Saturated Fat4.1 g

Carbohydrates68.1 g

Sugars15.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this product contains slightly more sugar (15.1 g per 100 g vs 14.14 g) and saturated fat (4.1 g per 100 g vs 2.5 g) but less salt (0.45 g per 100 g vs 1.78 g).

Ingredients

BLE complet 48,9%, riz 27,6%, chocolat noir 20,5% (pâte de cacao*, sucre, matière grasse LAIT, émulsifiant : lécithine de SOJA ; arôme naturel de vanille), sucre, fructo-olligosaccharide, sirop de sucre inverti, carbonate de calcium, extrait de malt d'ORGE (ORGE, ORGE malté), agents d'enrobage : gomme arabique, polydextrose ; sel, sirop de glucose, mélasse, arômes naturels, fer, antioxydant : extrait riche en tocophérols ; vitamines B5, B3, B2, B9 et B6. * Bilan massique certifié Rainforest Alliance www.ra.org/fr. Peut contenir des FRUITS A COQUE. Nestlé achète une quantité de cacao certifié Rainforest Alliance équivalente à celle nécessaire pour ce produit.

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