Why does this granola have a Nutri‑Score of D and which nutrients drive the low rating?

The D rating stems from its high sugar (24 g) and fat (16 g) levels, modest protein (8.9 g) and a relatively low fiber contribution (6.9 g) per 100 g, which together generate more negative points than positive points in the Nutri‑Score algorithm.

How does the high sugar content affect people following diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 24 g of sugar per 100 g, the granola can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while its moderate salt (0.6 g) is lower than average but still adds to overall sodium intake for hypertension management.

Is this granola suitable for a vegan diet?

No, the product is not vegan because it may contain traces of milk, and its ingredient list includes an antioxidant (E306) derived from tocopherol, which is generally plant‑based but the presence of dairy traces disqualifies it for strict vegans.

Tre Mulini, Eurospin • 375g

Granola croccante con frutta e frutta secca

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Granola croccante con frutta e frutta secca is a crunchy granola with fruit and nuts that falls under the cereal and potato (breakfast cereals) family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 3, reflecting a processed product with high sugar (24 g) and fat (16 g) per 100 g, moderate salt (0.6 g), decent fiber (6.9 g) and lower protein (8.9 g) than the average breakfast cereal. The formulation includes common allergens such as nuts, milk traces, sesame and banana, uses a palm‑oil‑free sunflower oil, and contains the antioxidant additive E306.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal441 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat3.8 g

Carbohydrates62 g

Sugars24 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this granola contains almost double the sugar and nearly twice the fat while its salt content is about one‑third of the typical level.

Ingredients

Muesli (fiocchi d'AVENA integrale 42%, zucchero, estruso di riso e FRUMENTO 12% (farina di FRUMENTO, amido di mais, farina di malto d'ORZO, farina di riso, sale, farina di malto d'ORZO e FRUMENTO), olio di semi di girasole, farina di FRUMENTO, sale, sciroppo di zucchero caramellato, cocco grattugiato, antiossidante: estratto ricco di tocoferolo], mix di frutta disidratata 19% [uvetta disidratata 8%, banana disidratata e zuccherata 3,5% (banana 2%, olio di cocco, zucchero), mirtilli rossi disidratati e zuccherati 3% (mirtilli rossi 1,9%, zucchero, olio di semi di girasole), pezzi di mela disidratata 25%, cocco zuccherato 2% (cocco 1,6%, zucchero)], MANDORLE 3%, NOCCIOLE 2,5%. Può contenere tracce di ARACHIDI, altra FRUTTA A GUSCIO, SEMI DI SESAMO, LATTE, SOIA, SENAPE e LUPINI.

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