Colorants Alimentaires vs Food coloring
Overall, Food coloring has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 3 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Colorants Alimentaires | Food coloring |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | — | — |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 262 kcal | 229 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g | 0.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0.1 g |
| Sugars | 48 g | 48 g |
| Salt | 0.6 g | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | — | 2.8 g |
| Protein | 0 g | 0.5 g |
| Additives | 7 | 7 |
| Allergens | None listed | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Food coloring has 13% fewer calories (229 kcal vs 262 kcal).
- Colorants Alimentaires has no fat, while Food coloring has 0.5 g.
- Food coloring has 63% less salt (0.2 g vs 0.6 g).
- Food coloring has 100% more protein (0.5 g vs 0 g).
Ingredients
Colorants Alimentaires
Sirop de glucose, sucre, eau, colorants (rose: rouge allura AC*, violet: azorubine*, bleu brillant FCF, jaune : tartrazine, vert : tartrazine), gélifiant: agar-agar, 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, Food coloring 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?
Food coloring has fewer calories: 229 kcal versus 262 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Colorants Alimentaires has less sugar: 48 g versus 48 g per 100 g.