Why is Fiambre de pechuga de pavo classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product is made from turkey breast, water, starch, dextrose and a suite of additives such as stabilisers (E420, E450, E407a, E508, E412), an antioxidant (E316) and preservatives (E262, E250); the presence of these formulated ingredients and processing steps places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content of this turkey breast ham affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

Each 100 g serving provides 2 g of sugar, which can modestly raise blood glucose levels and should be counted in a diabetic diet, while the 2 g of salt contributes significantly to daily sodium intake and may exacerbate blood‑pressure issues for those with hypertension.

Is this product suitable for specific dietary regimes such as gluten‑free, lactose‑free, keto or vegetarian diets?

The ham is labeled gluten‑free and lactose‑free and has only 4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, making it compatible with gluten‑free, lactose‑free and keto diets, but it contains turkey meat and animal‑derived additives, so it is not suitable for vegetarian or vegan diets.

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Fiambre de pechuga de pavo

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Fiambre de pechuga de pavo is a sliced turkey breast ham, a processed meat product that falls under the "Fish Meat Eggs" PNNS group. Nutritionally it supplies 14 g of protein and only 1 g of fat per 100 g, but it also contains 2 g of salt (high) and several additives (E420, E450, E407a, E508, E412, E316, E262, E250), classifying it as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and giving it a Nutri‑Score of C. It is marketed as low‑fat, lactose‑free and gluten‑free, yet the high salt level and additive load lower its overall health profile and result in an Eco‑Score of F.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal81 kcal

Fat1 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates4 g

Sugars2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical processed meat averages, this turkey ham contains far less fat, slightly more sugar, and less salt, resulting in a leaner but still salty profile.

Ingredients

Pechuga de pavo (60%), agua, aromas, almidón, dextrosa, estabilizantes (E420, E450, E407a, E508, E412), sal, azúcar, antioxidante (E316) y conservadores (E262, E250),

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Campofrio

105 g