Why does Swiss Alpine milk chocolate receive a Nutri-Score of E, and which nutrients are responsible for this low rating?

The Nutri-Score is driven by the product’s very high sugar (50.8 g), saturated fat (20.9 g) and energy (562 kcal) values, which generate a large number of negative points, while it contributes no positive points from fiber or fruit/vegetable content, resulting in the lowest grade.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content of this chocolate affect diabetic or hypertensive individuals?

The large amount of sugar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for uncontrolled diabetes, and the elevated saturated‑fat level may raise LDL cholesterol, which can be problematic for hypertensive or cardiovascular‑risk patients; the low salt does not offset these concerns.

Is Swiss Alpine milk chocolate suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

No, it contains milk ingredients, so it is not vegan; its high carbohydrate and sugar content makes it unsuitable for keto, while it is generally gluten‑free but consumers should check the label for possible cross‑contamination.

Cailler • 300g

Chocolat au lait des alpes suisses

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Swiss Alpine milk chocolate from Cailler is a 300 g milk-chocolate bar presented as a sweet snack. It belongs to the Sugary snacks (Chocolate products) family, carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified as an ultra-processed (NOVA 4) product, offering quick energy with 562 kcal per 100 g but also delivering high levels of sugar (50.8 g), fat (35.2 g) and saturated fat (20.9 g) while providing modest protein (8.8 g) and low salt (0.29 g). Consumers should be aware that the high sugar and saturated-fat content outweigh the limited nutritional benefits, making it best enjoyed occasionally rather than as a staple snack.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal562 kcal

Fat35.2 g

Saturated Fat20.9 g

Carbohydrates51.9 g

Sugars50.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack, this chocolate provides roughly 10 g more sugar, 2 g more fat and 2 g more saturated fat per 100 g, delivering about 43 kcal extra energy while its salt level is slightly lower than the typical 0.42 g.

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