Risi • 85 g
Gusanitos
Product Insights
Gusanitos is a vegan, gluten‑free salty snack classified under the “Salty snacks” and “Appetizers” groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with an added flavor enhancer (monosodium glutamate) and a high proportion of refined grits and fat. While it provides moderate protein (6.6 g per 100 g) and low sugar, it is relatively high in fat (17.4 g) and salt (1.9 g) for its portion size, which may be a concern for sodium‑sensitive consumers.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average salty‑snack profile, Gusanitos contains less fat (17.4 g vs 23.6 g), less saturated fat (2.2 g vs 5.1 g), far less sugar (1 g vs 3.8 g) and salt (1.9 g vs 52.4 g), but it is higher in carbohydrates (71.1 g vs 56.9 g) and lower in fiber (1.4 g vs 4.5 g) and protein (6.6 g vs 8.0 g).
Ingredients
grits, sunflower oil, salt and flavor enhancer: monosodium glutamate (e-621),
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