Why is Crema de pollo classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The soup is considered ultra‑processed because it is a ready‑to‑heat formulation that includes refined starch, added olive oil, natural flavorings, and a spice blend, all of which are industrial ingredients typical of NOVA group 4 products.

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

With only 0.2 g of sugar per 100 ml, the soup has a negligible impact on blood glucose levels, making it acceptable for most diabetic meal plans, but its 0.98 g of salt per 100 ml (about 2.5 g per a 250 ml serving) contributes noticeably to daily sodium intake and should be limited by those managing hypertension.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like Vegan, Keto, Halal, or Gluten‑Free?

The soup is gluten‑free, but it contains chicken, so it is not vegan or vegetarian; its carbohydrate level (4 g per 100 ml) is higher than typical keto thresholds, and without a halal certification the suitability for halal diets cannot be confirmed.

Hacendado • 500 ml

Crema de pollo

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Crema de pollo is a ready‑to‑heat chicken cream soup sold under the Hacendado brand at Mercadona. It belongs to the Composite foods/One‑dish meals category, carries a Nutri‑Score of C, and is classified in NOVA group 4, with low sugar (0.2 g), low fat (2.6 g) and moderate salt (0.98 g) per 100 ml, while providing 1 g protein and 1.6 g fiber. The product is gluten‑free but is an ultra‑processed convenience item, and its relatively high salt level and modest protein content limit its suitability for low‑sodium or high‑protein diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal47 kcal

Fat2.6 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates4 g

Sugars0.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical food products, Crema de pollo contains far less sugar (0.2 g vs 3.57 g), less fat (2.6 g vs 5.94 g), lower saturated fat (1 g vs 1.94 g), and lower salt (0.98 g vs 3.55 g) per 100 ml, but also provides considerably fewer proteins (1 g vs 7.16 g) and fiber (1.6 g vs 2.08 g), resulting in a modest 47 kcal energy value versus the average 174 kcal.

Ingredients

Agua, hortalizas 36% (cebolla, zanahoria, patata, puerro), pollo 5,5%, aceite de oliva 2%, especia, almidón, sal, aromas naturales. ADVERTENCIA No calentar el envase en el microondas. PREPARACIÓ 555 100 ml 250 ml Valor 191 kJ 478 kJ Energético 45 kcal 114 kcal Grasas 1,6g 4,0 g 1. 2. de las cuales: - Saturadas 0,3g 0,8 g Hidratos de Carbono 6,1 g 15,3g de los cuales: - Azúcares 1,2 g 3,0 g Fueg Fibra alimentaria 0,5 g 1,3g 3. Proteínas 1,4 g 3,5g Sal 0,7 g 1,8g *** Contiene 2 raciones de aprox. 250ml. Peso Neto: 500 ml CONSERVACIÓN Conservar en lunar frocom Sin que llegue a SS

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