Why is Chocolate y coco classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar includes industrial ingredients such as multiple added sugars, glucose‑fructose syrup, and several emulsifiers (E442, E476, E322, E422). These processed components together with refined cereal chips and vegetable fat place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of Chocolate y coco affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 31 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetics, while the 18 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, a concern for heart health. Although the salt level is modest, the overall profile makes it unsuitable for strict diabetic or hypertensive dietary plans.

Is Chocolate y coco suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

No. The bar contains milk powder, butter and other dairy ingredients, so it is not vegan. It also includes wheat, barley and oats, which provide gluten, making it unsuitable for a gluten‑free diet. With 58 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, it far exceeds keto limits.

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Chocolate y coco

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chocolate y coco is a chocolate‑coconut cereal bar that belongs to the sugary snacks and biscuits and cakes family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting its high levels of sugar (31 g), total fat (24 g) and saturated fat (18 g) per 100 g. On the plus side, the bar provides 5.9 g of fiber, contains no preservatives, no added colourings and no palm oil, and is a source of dietary fiber, though its overall nutritional profile remains heavy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal460 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat18 g

Carbohydrates58 g

Sugars31 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack bar, this bar has higher sugar, fat and saturated fat, higher energy, and more fiber, while containing lower salt and slightly fewer carbs and protein.

Ingredients

Chocolate con leche 24% (azúcar, pasta de cacao*, manteca de cacao*, leche desnatada en polvo, mantequilla, emulgentes (E 442, E 476)), copos de coco 16%, jarabe de glucosa, copos de cereales integrales 13% (avena, trigo), cereales crujientes (harina de trigo, azúcar, harina de maíz, harina de arroz, extracto de cebada malteada, sal, jarabe de azúcar caramelizado), jarabe de glucosa-fructosa, azúcar, grasa vegetal (coco), copos de maíz (maíz, sal, extracto de cebada malteada), estabilizante (glicerol), sal, aroma natural, emulgente (lecitinas). Puede contener frutos de cáscara y cacahuetes.

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