Why is Margarina con sal classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the recipe includes refined vegetable oil, emulsifiers, preservatives and flavorings that are industrially derived; the label lists the additives E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), E322 (lecithins), E202 (potassium sorbate) and E270 (lactic acid), and the vegetable fat blend may contain palm oil.

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

With only 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g the spread adds minimal carbohydrate, making it acceptable for diabetes management, but the 0.9 g of salt per 100 g represents a moderate amount that can contribute to higher sodium intake and may be a concern for people with hypertension.

Based on its ingredients, is Margarina con sal suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten-free diets?

The product contains skimmed milk powder, so it is not vegan, but its high fat (60 g) and very low carbohydrate profile fit a keto diet, and because it lists no wheat or gluten-containing ingredients, it can be considered gluten-free.

Hacendado • 500 g

Margarina con sal

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Margarina con sal is a plant-based spread classified in the Fat and sauces / Fats group of the PNNS system. Per 100 g it delivers 60 g of fat (including 17 g saturated fat), 0.9 g of salt, only 0.5 g of sugars, and 0.5 g of protein, carries a Nutri-Score of D and is rated as NOVA 4 ultra-processed, while also containing milk powder as an allergen. The formula provides vitamin E and low sugar but the high saturated fat, moderate salt and the presence of additives (E471, E322, E202, E270) and possible palm oil make it less suitable for low-fat or strict vegan diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal543 kcal

Fat60 g

Saturated Fat17 g

Carbohydrates0.5 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant-based spread, this margarine has considerably less sugar (0.5 g vs 3.64 g) and total fat (60 g vs 76.6 g), but its salt level (0.9 g) is more than double the typical 0.39 g.

Ingredients

Aceite vegetal (Girasol), Agua, Grasa vegetal (Palme, Coco), Leche desnatada en polvo, Sal, Emulsionante (Mono - y diglicéridos de ácidos grasos, Lecitinas), Conservante (Sorbato de potasio), Sabores, Acidificante (Ácido láctico), Vitaminas, Tinte (Carotenos)

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35%

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Hacendado • 500 g

Margarina con sal

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal543 kcal

Fat60 g

Saturated Fat17 g

Carbohydrates0.5 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

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