Why does Grissini Croccanti receive a Nutri‑Score of D and which nutrients are responsible for this rating?

The Nutri‑Score D is driven by the high total fat (13.5 g) and especially the salt content (1.88 g per 100 g), which generate many negative points, while the modest sugar level adds no penalty and the fiber and protein provide only limited positive points.

How might the salt and fat content of these breadsticks affect someone following a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The low sugar (1.2 g) makes the product relatively safe for blood‑sugar control, but the elevated fat and especially the 1.88 g of salt per 100 g could increase blood pressure and cardiovascular risk, so it should be consumed sparingly by people with hypertension.

Based on the ingredient list, is this product suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

No, it is not vegan because it contains milk and eggs, it is not gluten‑free due to wheat flour, and it does not fit a keto diet because it is high in carbohydrates (65 g per 100 g) despite its fat content.

Barilla, Mulino Bianco • 230g

Grissini Croccanti, Olio Extravergine D'oliva biscuiti

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Grissini Croccanti with extra‑virgin olive oil are crunchy Italian breadsticks produced by Barilla and Mulino Bianco, packaged in a 230 g bag. The snack delivers 441 kcal per 100 g, with 13.5 g of fat (including 1.9 g saturated), 12.5 g of protein, 4.3 g of fiber, low sugar at 1.2 g, and 1.88 g of salt, earning a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 3 processing level. It contains allergens such as milk, eggs, sesame, soy and gluten, and because of dairy and egg it is not vegan or gluten‑free.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal441 kcal

Fat13.5 g

Saturated Fat1.9 g

Carbohydrates65.3 g

Sugars1.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar breadsticks, this product contains far less sugar (1.2 g vs 4.8 g) and about half the salt (1.9 g vs 3.9 g) but roughly double the fat (13.5 g vs 5.5 g).

Ingredients

farina di grano tenero tipo IIO", olio extra vergine di Oliva 7,5%, lievito, olio di semi di girasole, sale, estratto di malto d'orzo e mais. Pub contenere tracce di: frutta a guscio, latte, sesamo, soia e uova. Gli ingredienti evidenziati possono provocare reazioni in persone allergiche o intolleranti.

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