Maltesers vs Ferrero
Overall, Maltesers has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 2 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Maltesers | Ferrero |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | e |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 502 kcal | 603 kcal |
| Fat | 24 g | 42.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 15 g | 14.1 g |
| Sugars | 54 g | 39.9 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | — | 4.8 g |
| Protein | 8.3 g | 8.2 g |
| Additives | 5 | 4 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Milk, Soybeans, Buttereinfett, Gerstenmalzextrakt, Magermilchpulver, Milch, Sojalecithin, Süssmolkepulver, Weizengluten, Weizenmehl | Gluten, Milk, Nuts, Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Maltesers has 17% fewer calories (502 kcal vs 603 kcal).
- Maltesers has 44% less fat (24 g vs 42.7 g).
- Ferrero has 26% less sugar (39.9 g vs 54 g).
- Only Maltesers lists: Buttereinfett, Gerstenmalzextrakt, Magermilchpulver, Milch, Sojalecithin, Süssmolkepulver, Weizengluten, Weizenmehl.
- Only Ferrero lists: Nuts.
Ingredients
Maltesers
Zucker, Magermilchpulver, Kakaobutter, Glukosesirup, Gerstenmalzextrakt, Kakaomasse, Palmfett, Molkepermeat (Milch), Buttereinfett (Milch), Palmkernfett, Emulgatoren (Sojalecithin, E492), Weizenmehl, Backtriebmittel (E341, E500, E501), Weizengluten, Süssmolkepulver (Milch), Salz, Überzugsmittel (Pektine).
Ferrero
Chocolat au LAIT 30% (sucre, beurre de cacao, pâte de cacao, LAIT écrémé en poudre, BEURRE concentré, émulsifiants (lécithines de SOJA), vanilline), NOISETTES 28,5%, sucre, huile de palme, farine de FROMENT, LACTOSERUM en poudre, cacao maigre, émulsifiants (lécithines de SOJA), poudre à lever (carbonate acide de sodium), sel, vanilline.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Maltesers or Ferrero?
Overall, Maltesers 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?
Maltesers has fewer calories: 502 kcal versus 603 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Ferrero has less sugar: 39.9 g versus 54 g per 100 g.