Why is Crema de Calabaza classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The soup is labelled NOVA 4 because it includes processed ingredients such as modified starch, added butter, sugar and a natural flavoring that contains celery and milk extracts, plus the additive code E14XX, all of which qualify it as an ultra‑processed food.

How does the sugar and salt content of Crema de Calabaza affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1.1 g of sugar per 100 ml, the soup is relatively low in sugar and can fit into a diabetic meal plan when portion‑controlled, but its 0.75 g of salt per 100 ml is moderate and should be limited for people managing hypertension.

Is Crema de Calabaza suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑carb diets?

The product is gluten‑free but contains dairy ingredients such as cream, butter, milk and lactose, so it is not suitable for vegan diets; its carbohydrate content (4.4 g per 100 ml) is modest, making it acceptable for many low‑carb plans if the dairy is tolerated.

HACENDADO • 500 ml

Crema de Calabaza

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Crema de Calabaza is a pumpkin‑based cream soup that belongs to the fruits and vegetables and soups categories. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating it is an ultra‑processed product that contains dairy, added sugar, butter and a flavoring additive (E14XX). The soup is low in sugar and saturated fat and provides modest fiber, but it has moderate salt, includes common allergens such as milk and celery, and is not suitable for vegan diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal36 kcal

Fat1.6 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates4.4 g

Sugars1.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑made soup, this pumpkin cream contains about half the fat (1.6 g vs 2.65 g), less than a third the sugar (1.1 g vs 3.73 g) and roughly half the salt (0.75 g vs 1.72 g), while delivering less fiber and protein than typical.

Ingredients

Agua, calabaza (23%), hortalizas (19%) (zanahoria, patata y cebolla), nata, almidón modificado y fibra, mantequilla, sal, azúcar; lactosa, proteínas y grasa láctea; leche, extracto de levadura, aromas naturales (contienen apio y leche).

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500 g