Cocoa and hazelnuts spreads
Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa
2 × 26.5 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in sugar
- High in saturated fat
- Contains palm oil
- No additives
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 54
Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa scores 54 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 14 points Sugars 56.8 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
- minus 9 points Saturated fat 10.8 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better chocolate hazelnut spreads
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Sugar Free Hazelnut Chocolate Spread Organic Hazelnuts Essential Crème Less sugar · Less saturated fat Score 72 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Almond Butter & Chocolate Spread Split Nutrition · 38 g/1.34 oz Not ultra-processed · No palm oil Score 68 out of 100 , 14 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa
Ingredients
- Palm oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 56.8 g / 100 g minus 14 points
- Saturated fat 10.8 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 541 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points
100 − 46.5 = 53.5 → 54
Can’t score above 79. High in fat, saturated fat and sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 541 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 29.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 10.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 59.5 g |
| Sugars | 56.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 5.4 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 serving (37 g)
Ingredients
- evients: palm oil
- skim milk
- as flavor. ost. ferrero u.s.a nj 07054. ans tree nuts milk
- soy. 5t do not re or microwave (not recognized)
Label text, as published
evients: palm oil, skim milk, as flavor. ost. ferrero u.s.a nj 07054. ans tree nuts milk, soy. 5t do not re or microwave. amount/serving % daily value* amount/serving itions % daily value 14% total carbohydrate 22g 8% e nutrition facts total fat 11g saturated fat 4g dietary fiber 1g total sugars 21g gnu % inas trans fat 0g food co out 20 serving ut 20ervings ev. siz bsp (37) taly d erv. size 2 tbsp (37g) calories 20 cholesterol <
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Tree nuts, Soy
- Not vegan
- Not palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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Process contaminants in vegetable oils and foods
“The highest levels of GE, as well as 3-MCPD and 2-MCPD (including esters) were found in palm oils and palm fats, followed by other oils and fats.”
efsa.europa.eu
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“Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org