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

The spread is built from refined ingredients such as added sugars, sunflower oil, skimmed milk powder and a hazelnut‑cocoa paste, all of which are industrially processed; the only listed additive is an emulsifier, lecithin (E322), used to keep the oil and water phases stable.

How does the sugar and fat content in Crema gianduia affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 38 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while its 38 g of fat and 0.1 g of salt add extra calories and a modest amount of sodium that may contribute to elevated blood pressure if consumed in large amounts.

Based on its ingredients, is Crema gianduia suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

The product is labeled gluten‑free, but it contains skimmed milk powder and therefore is not vegan; its high carbohydrate content (42 g of carbs, including 38 g of sugars) makes it unsuitable for a keto diet, while it is acceptable for those avoiding gluten.

Coop • 330g

Crema gianduia

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Crema gianduia is a hazelnut‑cocoa spread classified in the Sugary snacks (Sweets) group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high added sugars, refined fats and the presence of an emulsifier (E322). While it provides a modest amount of fiber (6.1 g/100 g) and low salt, its fat (38 g) and calorie (556 kcal) levels are considerably high.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal556 kcal

Fat38 g

Saturated Fat6.2 g

Carbohydrates42 g

Sugars38 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average spread, this gianduia contains far less sugar (38 g vs 53.4 g) and salt (0.1 g vs 0.36 g) but its fat content is over three times higher (38 g vs 10.5 g) leading to a much higher energy value (556 kcal vs 373 kcal).

Ingredients

Cioccolato alle nocciole gianduia 50% (nocciole, zucchero, cacao magro in polvere, burro di Cacao), nocciole, zucchero, latte scremato in polvere, olio di semi di girasole, emulsionanti: lecitine (girasole), aroma naturale di vaniglia. SENZA OLIO DI PALMA. SENZA GLUTINE. Può contenere soia, mandorle e pistacchi.

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