Colorants alimentaires vs Food coloring
Overall, Colorants alimentaires has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 3 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Nutrient | Colorants alimentaires | Food coloring |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | — | — |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 0 kcal | 229 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g | 0.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0.1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 48 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 2.8 g |
| Protein | 0 g | 0.5 g |
| Additives | 5 | 7 |
| Allergens | Milk | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Colorants alimentaires has no calories, while Food coloring has 229 kcal.
- Colorants alimentaires has no fat, while Food coloring has 0.5 g.
- Colorants alimentaires has no sugar, while Food coloring has 48 g.
- Food coloring has 100% more fiber (2.8 g vs 0 g).
- Food coloring has 100% more protein (0.5 g vs 0 g).
- Only Colorants alimentaires lists: Milk.
Ingredients
Colorants alimentaires
Eau, colorants (rouge : carmins, jaune : lutéine, bleu : bleu brillant FCF), acidifiant : acide citrique, conservateur : sorbate de potassium.
Food coloring
Sirop de glucose, eau, sucre, colorants : curcumine, bétanine, bleu patenté V ; épaississants : pectines, agar-agar ; acidifiant : acide citrique : conservateur : sorbate de potassium.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Colorants alimentaires or Food coloring?
Overall, Colorants alimentaires has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Colorants alimentaires has fewer calories: 0 kcal versus 229 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Colorants alimentaires has less sugar: 0 g versus 48 g per 100 g.