Why is 70% cacao con almendras enteras classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is a NOVA 4 product because it combines natural cocoa paste with added sugar, cocoa butter, reduced‑fat cocoa powder and an emulsifier; the only listed additive is soy lecithin (E322), which is used to stabilize the mixture.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content of this chocolate affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 22 g of sugar and 18 g of saturated fat per 100 g, regular consumption can raise blood glucose levels and increase LDL‑cholesterol, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic or hypertension management unless eaten in very small portions.

Is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or other strict dietary regimes?

The bar is certified vegan and gluten‑free, but it contains almonds (a tree‑nut allergen) and soy lecithin, so it is not appropriate for nut‑allergic individuals, and its high fat and sugar content may conflict with low‑carb or ketogenic diets.

Valor • 250 g

70% cacao con almendras enteras

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The 70% cacao con almendras enteras is a dark chocolate bar with whole almonds, placed in the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products families. Its nutrition per 100 g shows very high fat (42 g) and saturated fat (18 g), a substantial sugar level (22 g) and a solid protein content (14 g), while salt is low (0.08 g); it carries a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA group 4, marking it as ultra‑processed. The product is vegan, gluten‑free and provides fibre and protein from almonds, but it also contains soy lecithin as an additive and poses allergen risks for those sensitive to nuts or soy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal562 kcal

Fat42 g

Saturated Fat18 g

Carbohydrates26 g

Sugars22 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this bar contains less sugar (22 g vs 40.22 g), similar saturated fat (18 g vs 18.99 g), higher total fat (42 g vs 33.08 g), lower salt (0.08 g vs 0.42 g) and markedly more protein (14 g vs 7.08 g).

Ingredients

Pasta de cacao, _almendras_ 25%, azúcar, cacao desgrasado en polvo, manteca de cacao, emulgente (lecitina de _soja_).

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Valor

150 g