Why is medium asparagus classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The spears are canned with water, salt, sugar, citric acid and ascorbic acid (E300). These ingredients are added during the canning process, which places the product in NOVA group 3 because it is processed but not ultra-processed.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The sugar amount is low at 1 g per 100 g, so it has little impact on blood glucose levels, but the 1 g of salt per 100 g contributes to sodium intake and may be a concern for people managing hypertension, so overall salt consumption should be monitored.

Is medium asparagus suitable for vegan, gluten‑free and other strict diets?

All listed ingredients, asparagus, water, salt, sugar, citric acid and ascorbic acid, are plant‑based and contain no gluten, making the product compatible with vegan and gluten‑free diets and free from common allergens such as dairy, nuts or soy.

Hacendado • 345 g (205g escurridos) 16/09/22

Espárragos medianos

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Medium asparagus spears are packed in a 345 g glass jar and marketed by the Hacendado brand at Mercadona. They belong to the fruits and vegetables family, carry a Nutri-Score of A, are classified in NOVA group 3, contain 0.1 g fat, 1 g sugar and 1 g salt per 100 g, and provide 84 % vegetables according to the ingredients estimate. The product is sealed in recyclable glass, receives an Eco-Score of B and is sourced from Peru, though the added salt and sugar raise modest health considerations.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal15 kcal

Fat0.1 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates1.6 g

Sugars1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar foods, this asparagus contains far less sugar (1 g vs 3.62 g) and fat (0.1 g vs 1.39 g) per 100 g, but its salt level (1 g) is slightly higher than the typical 0.73 g.

Ingredients

Espárragos, agua, sal, azúcar y antioxidantes ácido cítrico y ácido ascórbico).

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340 g