Why is Sticks Vegetales classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The snack is made from refined potato starch, added vegetable oil and flavorings that undergo industrial processing, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. It does not list any synthetic additives; the only non‑nutrient ingredient is a natural flavoring, so the formulation is essentially additive‑free.

How does the salt content in Sticks Vegetales affect a hypertensive diet?

With 2.3 g of salt per 100 g, the snack contributes a significant portion of the recommended daily limit of about 5 g, so regular consumption could raise blood pressure and should be limited by people with hypertension.

Is Sticks Vegetales suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑carb diets?

The listed ingredients are plant‑based, making the product technically vegan, but the presence of trace gluten and milk warnings means it cannot be guaranteed gluten‑free or dairy‑free; its carbohydrate level (65.6 g per 100 g) is high, so it is not compatible with low‑carb diets.

Hacendado • 100 g

Sticks Vegetales

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Sticks Vegetales are fried vegetable‑flavored snack sticks sold under the Hacendado brand at Mercadona. The product is high in fat (23.6 g per 100 g) and salt (2.3 g per 100 g), low in sugars (2.3 g per 100 g), provides 490 kcal per 100 g, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4). It belongs to the salty snacks group, contains potato flour, sunflower oil, tomato concentrate, spinach and beetroot powders, has no listed additives, and shows possible traces of gluten and milk.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal490 kcal

Fat23.6 g

Saturated Fat2.5 g

Carbohydrates65.6 g

Sugars2.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average salty snack, Sticks Vegetales contain slightly more fat (23.6 g vs 23.43 g), far less salt (2.3 g vs 53.11 g), lower sugars (2.3 g vs 3.91 g) and a marginally higher energy value (490 kcal vs 469.61 kcal).

Ingredients

E 49% fécula de patata, 30% harina de patata, aceite de girasol, 2% tomate concentrado, sal, almidón de maíz, aroma natural, 0,9% espinaca en polvo, azúcar de caña, 0,08% cúrcuma, 0,03% remolacha en polvo,

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Hacendado • 100 g

Sticks Vegetales

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal490 kcal

Fat23.6 g

Saturated Fat2.5 g

Carbohydrates65.6 g

Sugars2.3 g

Comparative Analysis

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