Why is the Black Chocolate Meal Substitute classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It contains industrial ingredients such as glucose‑fructose syrup, isolated soy protein, polydextrose, corn flakes, and a range of emulsifiers and acids. The listed additives are E1200 (polydextrose), E322 (lecithins), E330 (citric acid) and E450 (a phosphate emulsifier), which together place the product in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 33 g of sugars per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control. The salt level of 0.8 g is moderate and contributes to daily sodium intake, which may be a concern for people managing hypertension, especially when combined with other salty foods.

Is this product suitable for strict diets like Vegan, Keto, Halal, or Gluten‑Free?

It is not vegan because it contains milk chocolate, milk powder and whey protein. It is not keto‑friendly due to the high carbohydrate and sugar content. Gluten‑free status is confirmed by the label, but the product does contain milk and soy allergens, and no halal certification is indicated, so suitability for halal diets cannot be assured.

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Sustitutivo de comida chocolate negro

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Black Chocolate Meal Substitute is a chocolate‑flavored bar that falls into the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes dietary families. It is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and carries no Nutri‑Score because it is treated as a dietary supplement, while providing 381 kcal, 33 g of sugars, 12 g of fat (4.6 g saturated), 0.8 g of salt, 26.5 g of protein and 7.6 g of fiber per 100 g. The bar offers a high protein and fiber content but also a high sugar load, includes several additives, is gluten‑free but contains milk and soy allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal381 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat4.6 g

Carbohydrates37.8 g

Sugars33 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for sweet snack bars, this product delivers substantially more sugar (33 g vs 28.98 g), less fat (12 g vs 17.65 g), and lower salt (0.8 g vs 1.98 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Jarabe de glucosa-fructosa - Chocolate con leche (20%) (azúcar, manteca de cacao, leche en polvo, pasta de cacao, suero de leche en polvo, emulgente: lecitinas (de soja), extracto de vainilla) - Proteínas aisladas de soja (19,8%) - Extruidos de soja (8%) (proteínas aisladas de soja, cacao en polvo alcalinizado, almidón de tapioca) - Complejo de minerales (fibra de acacia, carbonato de magnesio, sales cálcicas de ácido ortofosfórico, citrato de sodio, pirofosfato férico, gluconato de cinc gluconato de manganeso, gluconato cúprico, yoduro de potasio, selenito de sodio) - Agente de carga: polidextrosa - Aceite de girasol-Cacao magro (2,196)-Citrato de potasio-Aromas-Copos de avena (sin gluten) (1,5%) - Copos de maíz (1,5%) (maíz, azúcar, sal) - Emulgente: lecitinas - Complejo de vitaminas (ácido L-ascorbico, maltodextrina, menaquinona, acetato de D-alfa-tocoferilo, nicotinamida, beta-caroteno, D-pantotenato cálcico, clorhidrato de piridoxina, cianocobalamina, colecalciferol, clorhidrato de tiamina, riboflavina, L-metilfolato cálcico, D-biotina) - Acidulante: ácido cítrico. Puede contener trazas de frutos de cáscara, granos de sésamo y cacahuetes.

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