Why is Ensalada completa César classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The salad is labeled NOVA 4 because it combines multiple processed components such as pre‑cooked croutons, a Caesar dressing with added sugars and emulsifiers, and a blend of vegetable bases; the only listed additive is E300, which is ascorbic acid used as an antioxidant.

How does the sugar and salt content of Ensalada completa César affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 3 g of sugar per 100 g, the salad adds a modest amount of carbohydrates that can fit into a controlled‑carb plan, and its 1 g of salt per 100 g is lower than many ready‑made salads, making it a comparatively better choice for hypertensive individuals, though overall portion size should still be considered.

Is Ensalada completa César suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or dairy‑free diets?

No. The product contains wheat gluten, whey (milk protein) and an egg‑derived ingredient in the dressing, so it does not meet vegan, gluten‑free, or dairy‑free criteria.

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Ensalada completa César

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Ensalada completa César is a ready‑to‑eat Caesar salad sold under the Hacendado (Foodiverse) brand at Mercadona, classified as a composite one‑dish meal. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and falls in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product; per 100 g it provides 167 kcal, 10 g fat (including 3 g saturated fat), 8.4 g protein and 2 g fiber, while its sugar (3 g) and salt (1 g) levels are lower than many prepared salads but its fat content exceeds the category average. The formulation contains wheat gluten, milk whey and sesame‑seed traces, and includes the additive E300 (ascorbic acid).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal167 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat3 g

Carbohydrates9.8 g

Sugars3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average prepared salads, this Caesar salad has less sugar (3 g vs 3.57 g) and salt (1 g vs 3.55 g) but higher fat (10 g vs 5.94 g) and saturated fat (3 g vs 1.94 g).

Ingredients

Hortalizas en proporción variable 39% (escarola rizada, canónigos y achicoria), salsa César 26% (agua, aceite vegetal de enador (liszima de huevo)), picatostes* 9%(harina de trigo, aceite vegetal de girasol, dextrosa, gluten de trigo, levadura, sal, suero de leche, extracto de malta de cebada yantioxidante (E300)). Trazas de sésamo, frutos de cáscara y soja. Y LISTOI ABRE MODO DE EMPLEO 0SA16009 09 picatos Ensalac HP

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