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Beef & Vegetable Soup

Beef & Vegetable Soup nutrition label, ingredients and packaging

Not Vegan

Contains 'beef'

Health ScoreModerate
65/100
Calories
40
Sugar
2g
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Family & Pet Safety

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Not Dog Safe 🐶❌

⚠️ DANGEROUS: Anemia (Red blood cell damage).
Ref: AKC
⚠️ DANGEROUS: Anemia (More potent than onion).
Ref: AKC
⚠️ SODIUM ION POISONING: Vomiting, seizures (in high doses).
Ref: Merck Vet
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Pregnancy Safe? 🤰✅

Safe for consumption.

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Kid Friendly 👶✅

Kid-friendly ingredients.

Ingredient Decoder

Moderate Caution

Soybean Oil

A ubiquitous vegetable oil high in Omega-6 fatty acids. Excessive consumption of Omega-6s without balancing Omega-3s can promote systemic inflammation in the body.

Sodium Phosphate

Used in processed meats and cheese to maintain moisture. High intake is dangerous for people with kidney issues and can weaken bones by leaching calcium.

Maltodextrin

A highly processed white powder from corn or wheat. It has a higher Glycemic Index than table sugar (spiking insulin rapidly) and can suppress good gut bacteria.

Caramel Color

The brown color in colas. Class III and IV caramel coloring contain 4-MEI, a chemical byproduct that is a possible human carcinogen.

Full Ingredients List:

Beef broth, water, cooked diced seasoned beef and modified food starch product (beef, beef broth, hydrolyzed soy protein, modified food starch, salt, sodium phosphates, natural flavor, maltodextrin), potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, green beans, modified food starch. contains less than 2% of: sugar, corn protein (hydrolyzed), onion, salt, soybean oil, potassium chloride, vegetable juice concentrates (carrot, celeriac, red beet, lettuce, spinach, citric acid, natural flavor), yeast extract, garlic powder, flavoring, tomato extract, onion powder, caramel color, dried parsley, spice, beef fat, beef extract, calcium chloride, citric acid, natural flavor.

Diet Compatibility

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Vegan

Avoid

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Gluten-Free

OK

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Keto

OK

What you need to know

Fat in low quantity (0.602g)

This product contains a low amount of fat. A healthy choice for your heart.

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

Saturated Fat in low quantity (0.201g)

Saturated fat in low quantity. Good for maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in low quantity (1.61g)

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

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

Salt in moderate quantity (0.673g)

Salt in moderate quantity.

Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction

Health Benefits

  • 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 Beef & Vegetable Soup 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 65/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.

⚠️ Moderate Caution

While free from the most dangerous additives, we detected Soybean Oil. A ubiquitous vegetable oil high in Omega-6 fatty acids. Excessive consumption of Omega-6s without balancing Omega-3s can promote systemic inflammation in the body. 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 2g of protein.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Beef & Vegetable Soup achieves a CakeID Score of 65/100.

Consume in Moderation: It's not a health hazard, but it shouldn't be a staple in your daily diet due to its processing level or nutritional density.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beef & Vegetable Soup healthy?
It depends on your goals. With a score of 65/100, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Is Beef & Vegetable Soup Vegan?
No. Contains 'beef'.
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
40
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g1%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 7g3%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 2g
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.

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To burn off the 40 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

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Sugar Visualization

Sugar Free

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~0 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.