Why is Sweet and salty Nut classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from many refined ingredients, added sugars, flavorings, emulsifiers, and contains additives E322 (lecithin), E322i (lecithin source), and E422 (glycerol). The presence of processed oil, maltodextrin, and flavor extracts also contributes to its ultra‑processed status.

How does the sugar and salt content in Sweet and salty Nut affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 21.9 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control; its 0.97 g of salt per 100 g is moderate but may add to daily sodium intake, which can be problematic for hypertension if consumed regularly.

Is the almond content in Sweet and salty Nut a concern for people with tree‑nut allergies?

Yes, the bar contains 4 % almond pieces and also peanuts, both classified as tree‑nuts and legumes; individuals with almond or broader tree‑nut allergies should avoid this product, and the ingredient list highlights these allergens clearly.

Nature Valley • 30 g ℮

Sweet and salty Nut

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Sweet and salty Nut bar is a sugary snack belonging to the "Sugary snacks" and "Biscuits and cakes" categories. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature, with high fat (23.8 g), saturated fat (9.3 g), and added sugars (≈18 g) but also notable fiber (13 g) and protein (9.9 g). The bar contains multiple allergens, including peanuts, almonds, wheat, milk, soy and oats, and is Kosher certified, yet its high sugar and saturated‑fat levels may be unsuitable for health‑focused diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal463 kcal

Fat23.8 g

Saturated Fat9.3 g

Carbohydrates45.7 g

Sugars21.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical cereal‑bar averages, this bar provides less sugar (21.9 g vs 28.98 g) and salt (0.97 g vs 1.98 g), but considerably more fat (23.8 g vs 17.65 g), saturated fat (9.3 g vs 7.8 g), protein (9.9 g vs 6.33 g) and fiber (13 g vs 3.07 g), while delivering more calories (463 kcal vs 418 kcal) and fewer total carbohydrates (45.7 g vs 59.6 g).

Ingredients

_Cacahuètes_ grillées (17 %), _avoine_ complète (12 %), sucre, extrait de racine de chicorée, sirop de glucose, farine de _blé_, huiles végétales: palme, karité;, maltodextrine, pâte de cacao, morceaux d'_amandes_ (4 %), fructose, cacao maigre en poudre, farine de riz, huile de tournesol, lactose (_lait_), beurre de _cacahuète_, humectant:glycérol; sel, émulsifiants: lécithine de tournesol et de _soja_; dextrose, arômes naturels, germe de _blé_, beurre de cacao, antioxydant: extrait riche de tocophérol, miel.

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