Meritene vs Inulina
Overall, Inulina has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 7 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Meritene | Inulina |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | b | a |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 171 kcal | 32 kcal |
| Fat | 7.3 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 9 g | 8 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1 g | 89 g |
| Protein | 9.5 g | 0 g |
| Additives | 6 | 0 |
| Allergens | Milk | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Inulina has 81% fewer calories (32 kcal vs 171 kcal).
- Inulina has no fat, while Meritene has 7.3 g.
- Inulina has no saturated fat, while Meritene has 0.9 g.
- Inulina has 11% less sugar (8 g vs 9 g).
- Inulina has 99% more fiber (89 g vs 1 g).
- Meritene has 100% more protein (9.5 g vs 0 g).
- Inulina has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Meritene lists: Milk.
Ingredients
Meritene
Acqua, proteine del latte (contengono lecitine di soia), zucchero, maltodestrine, olio di colza, cacao in polvere (1.5%), amido modificato, sali minerali (citrato di sodio, cloruro di magnesio, fosfato di potassio, solfato di zinco, solfato di ferro, citrato di magnesio, selenito di sodio, solfato di manganese, solfato di rame, molibdato di sodio, cloruro di cromo, ioduro di potassio), correttore di aciditá (E525), aromi, vitamine (C, niacina, E, acido pantotenico, B6, tiammina (B1), riboflavina (B2). A acido folico, biotina, K D, B12). emulsionante (E471), gelificante (E 406), stabilizzanti (carragenina, E412).
Inulina
Inulina
FAQ
Which is healthier: Meritene or Inulina?
Overall, Inulina 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?
Inulina has fewer calories: 32 kcal versus 171 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Inulina has less sugar: 8 g versus 9 g per 100 g.