Why is Granola con cioccolato classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined sugars, multiple chocolate formulations and emulsified ingredients, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods; the only listed additive is lecithin (E322) used as an emulsifier in the chocolate chips.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content of this granola affect diabetic or heart‑health diets?

With 26 g of sugars per 100 g, the granola can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetes management, and the 4.7 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, a concern for cardiovascular health.

Is this granola suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or dairy‑free diets?

No; the formulation includes whole‑milk powder and milk‑derived cocoa butter, making it non‑vegan and unsuitable for dairy‑free diets, and it contains oats and durum wheat, which provide gluten, so it is not gluten‑free.

Conad,Verso Natura • 400 g

Granola con cioccolato

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Granola con cioccolato is an organic, plant‑based breakfast cereal that combines oats, puffed rice, chocolate pieces and sunflower oil in a 400 g package. It belongs to the Breakfast cereals group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), delivering 433 kcal per 100 g with 26 g of sugars, 15 g of fat (4.7 g saturated), 5.9 g of fiber, 8.6 g of protein and a low 0.05 g of salt. The product contains soy, milk and gluten allergens, added sugars and an emulsifier (lecithin), making it unsuitable for low‑sugar, vegan or gluten‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal433 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat4.7 g

Carbohydrates63 g

Sugars26 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this granola contains nearly double the sugar (26 g vs 14 g), about 70 % more fat (15 g vs 9 g) and twice the saturated fat, while offering less fiber and protein and only a fraction of the typical salt level.

Ingredients

Fiocchi d'avena* 33,6%, zucchero di canna*, riso soffiato 10%, gocce di cioccolato al latte 10% (zucchero di canna*, massa di cacao*, latte intero in polvere*, burro di cacao*, emulsionanti: lecitine (di girasole)*), olio di semi di girasole alto oleico*, estruso di riso* 5%, cacao magro in polvere* 4,4%, grano duro soffiato* 4,2%, cioccolato fondente 3,4% (pasta di cacao*, zucchero di canna*, burro di cacao*, emulsionanti: lecitine (di soia)*, estratto di vaniglia*), cioccolato al latte 3,2% (zucchero di canna*, latte intero in polvere, burro di cacao", pasta di cacao*, emulsionanti: lecitine (di soia); estratto di vaniglia*), aroma naturale di cacao. (*da agricoltura biologica). Può contenere frutta a guscio e senape.

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