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

It is considered ultra‑processed because it combines refined sugar, partially hydrogenated palm oil, milk powder, whey powder, almond pieces, reduced‑fat cocoa powder and a suite of industrial ingredients such as soy lecithin (an emulsifier) and vanilla flavoring, which are typical of highly formulated confectionery.

How does the high saturated‑fat level in this chocolate impact a heart‑healthy or weight‑management diet?

With 26.7 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the product significantly exceeds typical recommendations and can raise LDL cholesterol and increase calorie intake, so it should be limited by individuals monitoring cardiovascular health or trying to control weight.

Is the almond ingredient in this product a risk for consumers with nut allergies?

Yes. Almonds are a tree nut and are declared as an allergen on the label; anyone with a nut allergy should avoid this chocolate, which also contains milk and soy allergens.

Maruja • 150 g

Chocolate con leche y almendras

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chocolate con leche y almendras is a Spanish-made milk chocolate with almonds, falling under the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products dietary groups. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, featuring a high total fat and saturated‑fat content while containing low sugar and low salt levels. It contains milk, almonds and soy (soy lecithin) as allergens, is packaged in recyclable aluminium and paper, and offers a sweet treat for consumers who accept these ingredients.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars56.3 g

Fruits & Vegetables5.5 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this chocolate delivers about the same energy (≈522 kcal vs 519 kcal), markedly higher saturated fat (26.7 g vs 19 g), lower salt (0.28 g vs 0.42 g), and notably lower sugar (0 g vs 40 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Azúcar, Grasa vegetal de palmiste parcialmente hidrogenada, Leche en polvo, Almendras, Cacao desgrasado en polvo, suero lácteo en polvo, Emulgente (lecitina de soja), aroma (vainilla).

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Valor

300 g