Not a healthy choice
Is Nutella healthy?
Nutella
Short answer: not a healthy choice. Nutri-Score E, ultra-processed (NOVA 4). It’s a treat, not an everyday food.
The numbers
Nutri-Score is the EU front-of-pack rating (A best, E worst). NOVA rates how processed a food is (1 unprocessed, 4 ultra-processed).
Additives in Nutella
Full ingredient list
Sugar, palm oil, HAZELNUTS 13%, skimmed MILK powder 8.7%, low-fat cocoa 7.4%, emulsifiers: lecithin [SOYA]; vanillin. Gluten free
Frequently asked questions
Is Nutella healthy?
Not a healthy choice. Nutri-Score E, ultra-processed (NOVA 4). It's a treat, not an everyday food. This is based on its official Nutri-Score, NOVA processing group 4, and its additives rated against EFSA opinions.
What is in Nutella?
Sugar, palm oil, HAZELNUTS 13%, skimmed MILK powder 8.7%, low-fat cocoa 7.4%, emulsifiers: lecithin [SOYA]; vanillin. Gluten free
Ingredient, Nutri-Score and processing data from Open Food Facts; additive ratings from EFSA scientific opinions. General information, not medical advice.
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