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5 Cheese Greek Spiral

5 Cheese Greek Spiral nutrition label, ingredients and packaging
HIGH SCORE

Not Vegan

Contains 'milk'

Health ScoreExcellent
85/100
Calories
318
Sugar
2g
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Family & Pet Safety

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Not Dog Safe 🐶❌

⚠️ SODIUM ION POISONING: Vomiting, seizures (in high doses).
Ref: Merck Vet
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Pregnancy Caution 🤰⚠️

⚠️ SOFT CHEESE: Safe only if pasteurized.
Ref: NHS UK
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Kid Friendly 👶✅

Kid-friendly ingredients.

Ingredient Decoder

Moderate Caution

Palm Oil

A vegetable fat high in saturated fatty acids. Its massive production is a primary driver of deforestation, endangering species like orangutans. Refined palm oil may also contain harmful contaminants.

Sunflower Oil

Often perceived as healthy, but high-oleic versions are better. Standard sunflower oil is very high in inflammatory Omega-6s.

Full Ingredients List:

WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, GOUDA GOU CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, SALT, STARTER CULTURE, MICROBIAL RENNET, BETA CAROTENE [COLOR]), PALM OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL, KASSERI CHEESE (PASTEURIZED SHEEP'S MILK, PASTEURIZED GOAT'S MILK, SALT, STARTER CULTURE, MICROBIAL RENNET), KEFALOTYRI CHEESE (PASTEURIZED SHEEP'S MILK, PASTEURIZED GOAT'S MILK, SALT, STARTER CULTURE, ANIMAL RENNET), SEMI HARD CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, SALT, MICROBIAL RENNET), BLUE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, STARTER CULTURE, MICROBIAL RENNET, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, PENICILLIUM ROQUEFORTI), CREAM (PASTEURIZED SHEEP'S MILK, PASTEURIZED GOAT'S MILK), CORNSTARCH, SEMOLINA FLOUR, SALT, EGG WHITE POWDER, POTATO STARCH, SUGAR.

Diet Compatibility

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Vegan

Avoid

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Gluten-Free

Avoid

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Keto

Avoid

What you need to know

Fat in high quantity (18.939393939394g)

A high consumption of fat can raise cholesterol and increase heart disease risk. Limit consumption.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts

Saturated Fat in high quantity (8.3333333333333g)

High consumption of saturated fats increases the risk of heart diseases. Choose products with lower content.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in low quantity (1.5151515151515g)

Low sugar content. Good for weight control and dental health.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts

Salt in moderate quantity (1.1931818181818g)

Salt in moderate quantity.

Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction

Health Benefits

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar

Cons & Warnings

  • Ultra Processed

Processing Level

Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)

NOVA 4: Ultra Processed

Analysis Report

Dr. Mark Chen, PhD

Dr. Mark Chen, PhD

Food Scientist

"Mark analyzes food processing levels and additive safety."

Health Integrity Analysis

Is 5 Cheese Greek Spiral truly good for you, or is it just clever marketing? We analyzed the nutritional density, ingredient safety, and processing levels using the CakeID Algorithm. With a calculated health score of 85/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.

⚠️ Moderate Caution

While free from the most dangerous additives, we detected Palm Oil. A vegetable fat high in saturated fatty acids. Its massive production is a primary driver of deforestation, endangering species like orangutans. Refined palm oil may also contain harmful contaminants. It is generally safe in small amounts but worth noting for sensitive diets.

Nutritional Balance

With only 2g of sugar, this product maintains a balanced profile. It avoids the excessive sweetness of typical processed foods while providing 11g of protein.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, 5 Cheese Greek Spiral achieves a CakeID Score of 85/100.

Highly Recommended: This is a top-tier choice that balances convenience with excellent nutritional value.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 5 Cheese Greek Spiral healthy?
Yes. With a score of 85/100, 5 Cheese Greek Spiral is considered a healthy option with a clean ingredient profile.
Is 5 Cheese Greek Spiral Vegan?
No. Contains 'milk'.
Are there artificial additives?
No high-risk artificial additives were detected in this product.
Disclaimer: The information provided by CakeID is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Always consult a professional for dietary concerns.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 package

Amount per serving
Calories
318
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g24%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 26g9%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 11g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
Potassium 0mg0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Burn It Off

To burn off the 318 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

32
Run
40
Cycle
80
Walk

Sugar Visualization

Sugar Free

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~0 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.