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Essento insects Thai
Essento insects Thai by Essento provides 417 kcal per 100 g, with 6.7 g of sugars and 27.1 g of protein. That is 115% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Insects category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 417 kcal | 442 −6% |
| Total fat | 24.1 g | 23.4 |
| Saturated fat | 4.9 g | 6.4 −24% |
| Carbohydrates | 16.4 g | 10.1 +62% |
| Total sugars | 6.7 g | 3.1 +115% |
| Added sugars | 12.6 g | 2.6 +394% |
| Protein | 27.1 g | 45 −40% |
| Salt | 2.1 g | 2.1 |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 84 Insects products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other insects
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Getrocknete Acheta Domesticus (Grillen) 56%, Gewürzmischung Thai 19% (Salz, Chili 1.5%, Ingwer 1.2%, Knoblauch, Koriander, Kreuzkümmel, Pfeffer, Zitronengras 0.01%, Zwiebel, Rohrzucker, Minze, Oregano, Gewürzextrakte), Sonnenblumenöl, Glukose.
Product details
- Labels & certifications
- Made in Swiss
- Sold in
- Germany, Switzerland
- Barcode
- 7640177910875
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Essento insects Thai?
Essento insects Thai contains 417 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Essento insects Thai?
Essento insects Thai has 6.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Essento insects Thai healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (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.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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