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

It is considered ultra‑processed because the formulation includes refined ingredients and industrial processing steps such as cooked water, vegetable purée, added sugar, modified corn starch, skimmed milk powder, milk proteins, and flavorings. These ingredients are not used in their natural state and are typical of NOVA 4 products.

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

The soup provides 3 g of sugar and 0.7 g of salt per 100 ml, which is lower than many ready‑made soups but still adds carbohydrates and sodium; diabetics should account for the sugar in their total carb count, and hypertensive individuals should monitor the salt intake, especially if the soup is consumed in large portions.

Is Crema de calabaza suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

The product is certified gluten‑free, but it contains skimmed milk powder, milk proteins and possibly animal‑derived flavorings, so it is not vegan and may not meet halal standards without confirmation; with 5.1 g carbohydrates per 100 ml, it is relatively high in carbs for a strict keto diet.

Dia • 500 ml

Crema de calabaza

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Crema de calabaza is a 500 ml ready‑to‑heat pumpkin cream soup marketed by Dia, classified in the PNNS group "Soups". It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and an Eco‑Score of A, with low fat (1.1 g/100 ml), low sugars (3 g) and a high vegetable content (about 46 % of the ingredients), but it is a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product, contains added sugar, salt (0.7 g) and milk‑derived allergens. Consumers should note the moderate salt level and the presence of dairy, which may affect those following strict vegan or dairy‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal36 kcal

Fat1.1 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates5.1 g

Sugars3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for soups, this pumpkin cream contains less sugar (3 g vs 3.73 g), less fat (1.1 g vs 2.65 g) and less salt (0.7 g vs 1.72 g per 100 g), placing it on the lighter side of typical ready‑made soups.

Ingredients

agua de cocción, verdurasy hortalizas (46%) [calabaza (28%), zanahoria (7,5%), cebolla (5%), zumo de tomate a partir de concentrado (5%) y patata (0,5%)], aceite de oliva virgen (1% ), leche desnatada en polvo, almidón modificado de maíz, azúcar, proteínas de la leche, sal y aromas,

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500 ml