Why is Chocos Crunchy Bites classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cereal contains refined wheat flour, added sugars, palm‑kernel oil, emulsifier INS 476, caramel colour INS 150d and antioxidant INS 320, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods and place it in the NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar and salt content in Chocos Crunchy Bites affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 31 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetes management, while the 0.45 g of salt contributes to sodium intake and may exacerbate hypertension, so it should be consumed only in very limited amounts.

Is Chocos Crunchy Bites suitable for gluten‑free, vegan, or nut‑free diets?

No; the cereal contains refined wheat flour (gluten), milk and possible nuts, and it uses animal‑derived ingredients in the choco crème, so it does not meet gluten‑free, vegan or nut‑free criteria.

Kellogg's • 375g

Chocos Crunchy Bites

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Chocos Crunchy Bites is a Kellogg’s breakfast cereal that falls under the Breakfast cereals group within the broader Cereal and potatoes dietary family. The product delivers a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature; it offers a notable 30 g of dietary fiber per 100 g while keeping fat at 3.1 g and salt at 0.45 g. However, it is very high in sugars (31 g/100 g), contains several additives (E150d, E320, E476), and lists wheat, milk, nuts and possible soy as allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal390 kcal

Fat3.1 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates84.9 g

Sugars31 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average chocolate‑cereal profile, Chocos Crunchy Bites provides about double the sugar (31 g vs 14.1 g) while containing roughly one‑third the fat (3.1 g vs 9 g) and one‑quarter the salt (0.45 g vs 1.8 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

REFINED WHEAT FLOUR (MAIDA) (41%), SUGAR, CORN MEAL, WHEAT BRAN, CHOCO CRÈME (5.2%) {SUGAR, EDIBLE VEGETABLE OIL (PALM KERNEL OIL), COCOA SOLIDS, EMULSIFIER (INS 476)), INVERT SYRUP, IODIZED SALT, FLAVOURS (NATURE IDENTICAL & ARTIFICIAL (MARSHMALLOW & VANILLA)), COCOA SOLIDS (0.3%), MINERALS, COLOUR (INS 150d), VITAMINS, ANTIOXIDANT (INS 320). ALLERGEN DECLARATION: CONTAINS WHEAT. MAY CONTAIN SOY, MILK, OATS, BARLEY & NUTS.

84%

35%

Unlock What Your Food Doesn't Tell You

Scan this and millions of other food products to discover hidden positive & negative points, scores percentage, additives, allergens, and deeper product insights with the free NutrScan app.