Table 2.
Relative contribution of ultra-processed food groups (NOVA 4) in the Nutri-Score A classification.
| Ultra-Processed Foods (NOVA 4) Classified as Nutri-Score A by Food Groups | N = 547 |
|---|---|
| Dairy products | 21.92% |
| Dairy desserts a | 31.19% |
| Flavoured yoghurts | 28.44% |
| Skimmed and sweetened | 40.37% |
| Ready meals and canned dishes | 18.72% |
| Vegetarian/vegan ready meals | 14.63% |
| Flavoured plant-based drinks | 10.68% |
| Pastries and cookies b | 8.06% |
| Ultra-processed breads | 7.88% |
| Milkshakes and juice boxes | 6.04% |
| 0% jams and marmalades | 4.85% |
| Protein products c | 3.12% |
| Sauces and dressings | 2.70% |
| Ultra-processed cheese | 1.40% |
a Includes custard, flan or other fermented milk products; b Includes biscuits with sweeteners, wholemeal biscuits or cereal bars; c Includes protein shakes or yoghurts in different flavours.