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Ferrero · chocolate

Nutella Hazelnut Spread

Name: Nutella Hazelnut Spread
Brand: Ferrero

Essentially candy in a jar with 57% sugar and palm oil as top ingredients.

VeganVegetarianGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreePalm Oil-Free

score

/ 100

Ingredient Breakdown

2 red · 2 amber · 3 green

Calories

539 per 100g

Serving

15g (1 tablespoon)

Sugar

57g per 100g - 230% daily value per 100g

Sat. Fat

10.6g per 100g - 53% daily value per 100g

Extremely high sugar content - 57% of product

High in saturated fat from palm oil

Contains allergens: milk, soy, hazelnuts

Misleading marketing - only 13% hazelnuts despite name

Full Analysis

Ingredients (7)

Sugar

Sugar is the primary ingredient, making up 57% of the product by weight.

Daily Intake — One serving contains 8.5g sugar - 34% of daily limit for children

HIGH RISK

Palm Oil

Controversial

Second largest ingredient, contributes to deforestation and high saturated fat content.

Daily Intake — High in saturated fat - 1.5g per serving

HIGH RISK

Hazelnuts

Healthy nuts providing protein, healthy fats, and vitamin E, but surprisingly low quantity.

Daily Intake — Only 13% of product despite being marketed as hazelnut spread

SAFE

Cocoa Powder

aka Cocoa

Natural source of antioxidants and flavonoids, but minimal quantity in product.

Daily Intake — Only 7.4% of product

SAFE

Skimmed Milk Powder

aka Milk Powder

Provides some protein and calcium but also adds to caloric density.

Daily Intake — Contains dairy allergens

MODERATE

Lecithin (Soya)

E322

aka Soy Lecithin

Natural emulsifier that helps blend ingredients, widely considered safe.

Daily Intake — Generally recognized as safe

SAFE

Vanillin

aka Artificial Vanilla

Artificial vanilla flavor, generally safe but not natural vanilla extract.

Daily Intake — Synthetic flavoring

MODERATE

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Nocciolata Organic Hazelnut Spread

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Fun Fact

Despite being called hazelnut spread, Nutella contains more sugar by weight than hazelnuts - it's technically a sugar spread with hazelnut flavoring.

Made by Ferrero Group

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