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

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because its ingredient list includes refined dairy proteins, maltitol sweetener, cocoa butter, emulsifiers such as lecithins (E322) and glycerol (E422), as well as flavorings and stabilisers; these industrially manufactured components are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the low sugar and moderate salt content of this protein bar affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The very low sugar (0.3 g) makes it unlikely to cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is favorable for diabetics, while the modest salt level (0.26 g) is well below typical snack thresholds, so it does not significantly exacerbate hypertension, though overall dietary context remains important.

Is Barrita con proteínas suitable for gluten‑free, vegan, keto or other strict diets?

The bar is certified gluten‑free, but it contains milk proteins and soy protein, so it is not vegan; its high protein (33 g) and very low carbohydrate (37 g) profile can fit a ketogenic regimen, whereas the presence of dairy makes it unsuitable for strict vegan diets.

Enervit, Enervit Sport • 3 barritas, 180g

Barrita con proteínas

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Enervit Sport’s ‘Barrita con proteínas’ is a 180 g pack of three gluten‑free protein bars marketed for bodybuilding and sold in Mercadona. The bar provides 33 g of protein per 100 g with only 0.3 g of sugars and 0 g of added sugars, but it is classified as a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product and carries a Nutri‑Score that is not applicable for dietary‑supplement categories, while its saturated fat (9.5 g) and total fat (16.5 g) are relatively high. It contains milk and soy allergens, is low in salt (0.26 g) and energy (376 kcal per 100 g), and belongs to the ‘Sugary snacks’ and ‘Biscuits and cakes’ PNNS groups despite the low sugar content, highlighting both its protein benefit and its processed nature.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal376 kcal

Fat16.5 g

Saturated Fat9.5 g

Carbohydrates37 g

Sugars0.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack bar (28.98 g sugar, 17.65 g fat, 7.8 g saturated fat, 1.98 g salt, 418 kcal, 59.6 g carbs, 6.33 g protein per 100 g), this bar has dramatically lower sugar, carbs, salt and energy, far higher protein, slightly lower total fat, but a higher saturated‑fat level.

Ingredients

INGREDIENTES. Proteínas de la leche (33%) - Edulcorante: maltitoles Cobertura de chocolate negro con edulcorante (17,5%) (pasta de cacao, edulcorante: maltitoles, manteca de cacao, emulgente: lecitinas (de soja), aroma natural de vainilla) - Manteca de cacao - Proteínas de soja (4.9%) Humectante: Glicerina - Edulcorante: sorbitoles - Cacao magro en polvo (2,2%) - Aroma natural - Cacao (cacao, vainillina) (0,6%) - Emulgente: lecitires Puede contener trazas de frutos de cáscara, granos de sésamo y cacahuetes.

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