Nutella
Nutella Hazelnut Chocolate Spread with Cocoa
180 g
180 g
Ingredients
Allergen Information
Nutritional Summary
The product scores very poorly due to its extremely high sugar and fat content. Sugar is the first ingredient, and a small 15g serving contains 8.45g of sugar, which is over 56% of the product's weight. This contributes significantly to empty calories with minimal nutritional benefits like fiber or micronutrients. It should be consumed very sparingly as an occasional treat, not a daily food item.
Nutritional Facts per 100g
Protein
6.3 g
of RDA
Low in Protein. Seek other food sources.
Total Fat
30.9 g
of RDA
Contributes 48% of daily Total Fat needs.
Energy
539 kcal
of RDA
Contributes 27% of daily Energy needs.
Carbohydrates
57.5 g
of RDA
Contributes 19% of daily Carbohydrates needs.
Trans Fat
0.1 g
of RDA
Low in Trans Fat. Good choice for restricted diets.
Saturated Fat
10.6 g
of RDA
Moderate in Saturated Fat. Be mindful of total daily intake.
Sugar
56.3 g
of RDA
⚠️ Very high in Sugar! Exceeds daily limits - consume sparingly.
%RDA: Percentage of Recommended Dietary Allowance based on FSSAI/ICMR guidelines for a 2000 kcal diet.
Healthy Recipe Ideas
Nutella & Fruit Roti Roll
Spread a very thin layer (half a teaspoon) of Nutella on a whole wheat roti. Top with fresh fruit like sliced bananas or strawberries. Roll it up for a quick snack.
Health Benefits
This adds fiber from the whole wheat roti and vitamins from the fruit, helping to balance the high sugar content for a more controlled treat.
Protein-Boosted Nutella Yogurt Dip
Mix one teaspoon of Nutella into a bowl of plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt. Use this as a dip for apple slices or whole-grain crackers. This creates a more balanced snack with added protein.
Health Benefits
Boosts the protein content significantly with Greek yogurt, promoting satiety and reducing the overall glycemic impact of the meal.
Additive Analysis
The additives used, Emulsifier (Lecithin - INS 322) and Nature Identical Vanillin, are approved by FSSAI and generally considered safe for consumption. The primary health concern with this product is not its additives but its core nutritional composition.
Preservatives
No preservatives added
Artificial Colors
No artificial colors added
Artificial Flavors
Marketing Claims
The claims are factually correct but create a misleading 'health halo'. By highlighting the absence of preservatives and colorings, the marketing distracts from the fact that the product's primary ingredients are sugar and palm oil. This can mislead consumers into perceiving the product as healthier than it is, a practice that is ethically questionable as it omits critical nutritional context.