Essento Balls with insects by Essento

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Essento Balls with insects

by Essento in Insects Barcode 7613413787968
Nutri-Score
Average nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Unknown

Essento Balls with insects by Essento provides 240 kcal per 100 g, with 2.4 g of sugars and 15 g of protein. That is 23% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C. It is listed in the Insects category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
11.6 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
1.5 g · Low
Sugars
2.4 g · Low
Salt
1.5 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 240 kcal 442 −46%
Total fat 11.6 g 23.4 −50%
Saturated fat 1.5 g 6.4 −77%
Carbohydrates 18.5 g 10.1 +83%
Total sugars 2.4 g 3.1 −23%
Protein 15 g 45 −67%
Salt 1.5 g 2.1 −30%

Category average across 84 Insects products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other insects

Calories lower 7%
Sugars higher 33%
Salt higher 46%
Saturated fat lower 10%
Protein top 98%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Product details

Labels & certifications
Source of proteinsHigh proteins
Sold in
Switzerland
Barcode
7613413787968

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Essento Balls with insects?

Essento Balls with insects contains 240 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Essento Balls with insects?

Essento Balls with insects has 2.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Essento Balls with insects healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst). Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 1, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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