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El mexicano, cremi nieves wafer, sabor vainilla
Nutri-Score D NOVA 4
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El mexicano, cremi nieves wafer, sabor vainilla
El mexicano, cremi nieves wafer, sabor vainilla by El Mexicano provides 429 kcal per 100 g, with 14.3 g of sugars and 3.6 g of protein. That is 50% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Biscuits category. Contains: gluten, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 4 cookies (28 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 429 kcal | 120 kcal | 457 −6% | |
| Total fat | 14.3 g | 4 g | 5% | 20.3 −30% |
| Saturated fat | 7.1 g | 2 g | 10% | 8.8 −19% |
| Carbohydrates | 71.4 g | 20 g | 7% | 64 +12% |
| Total sugars | 14.3 g | 4 g | 28.5 −50% | |
| Added sugars | 0.5 g | 0.1 g | 0% | 18.5 −98% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.6 g | 1 g | 4% | 3.5 |
| Protein | 3.6 g | 1 g | 2% | 6.8 −48% |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.1 g | 0.7 −35% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 23317 Biscuits products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from April 2019. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of fiber
- 3.6 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 3 g per 100 g or 1.5 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other biscuits
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Wheat flour, sodium bicarbonate, baking powder, iodized salt, and artificial colors (fd&c yellow no. 5 and no. 6 and fd&c blue no. 1). filling: sugar, vegetable shortening (may contain one or more of the following oils: soybean, cotton seed or safflower), iodized salt, soy lecthin, citric acid, artificial flavor, and artificial color (fd&c yellow no 5).
- Allergens
- GlutenSoybeans
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Yellow 5 (E102) is among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Yellow 5 (E102) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Yellow 5 (E102) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Yellow 5 (E102) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
What these additives are and what the research says: Yellow 5.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Serving size
- 4 cookies (28 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0042743300726
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in El mexicano, cremi nieves wafer, sabor vainilla?
El mexicano, cremi nieves wafer, sabor vainilla contains 429 kcal per 100 g and about 120 kcal per serving (4 cookies (28 g)).
How much sugar is in El mexicano, cremi nieves wafer, sabor vainilla?
El mexicano, cremi nieves wafer, sabor vainilla has 14.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is El mexicano, cremi nieves wafer, sabor vainilla healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
What allergens does El mexicano, cremi nieves wafer, sabor vainilla contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does El mexicano, cremi nieves wafer, sabor vainilla contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Yellow 5 (E102). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using it by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars it from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars it from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with it. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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