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Pregnancy Safe? 🤰✅
Safe for consumption.
Limit for Kids 👶⚠️
Ingredient Decoder
High Risk Additives
Phosphoric Acid
The acid that gives cola its tang. High intake is strongly linked to lower bone density and kidney stones.
Moderate Caution
Sesame
Recently added as the 9th Major Allergen in the US. Sesame is often hidden in 'natural flavors' or spice blends, making it dangerous for allergic individuals.
Canola Oil
A highly processed industrial oil extracted using hexane solvents, bleached, and deodorized. High in Omega-6s which can promote inflammation if not balanced with Omega-3s.
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Diet Compatibility
Vegan
OK
Gluten-Free
OK
Keto
Avoid
What you need to know
Fat in low quantity (0g)
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 (0g)
Saturated fat in low quantity. Good for maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)
Sugars in high quantity (30g)
A high consumption of sugar causes weight gain, tooth decay, and risks of type 2 diabetes. Limit sugary drinks and snacks.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts
Salt in high quantity (3.38g)
High consumption of salt can cause raised blood pressure and stroke risk. Most people consume twice the recommended limit.
Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction
Health Benefits
- ● Convenient Snack
Cons & Warnings
- ● Contains Phosphoric Acid
- ● High Sugar Content
- ● High Sodium
Processing Level
Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)
Analysis Report
Data-Driven
CakeID Data Lab
Food Intelligence Engine
"Our algorithms analyze thousands of nutritional labels to find the hidden truths behind your food."
Health Integrity Analysis
CakeID Lab's full nutritional teardown of Bulgogi Korean Barbecue Sauce. Read this comprehensive breakdown before you decide to add it to your cart. Scoring 25/100 on the CakeID index, we highlight the pros and cons below.
⚠️ Additive Watch: Critical Flags
The ingredient list reveals the presence of Phosphoric Acid. The acid that gives cola its tang. High intake is strongly linked to lower bone density and kidney stones. For health-conscious consumers, this is a significant red flag that lowered the product's overall score.
The Sugar Reality Check
This product contains 30g of sugar per 100g. To put that into perspective, that's equivalent to eating roughly 8 sugar cubes directly. While it might taste great, such a high glycemic load can lead to rapid insulin spikes followed by energy crashes.
Keto & Diet Matchmaker
For those following a strict Keto diet, Bulgogi Korean Barbecue Sauce is highly problematic. A standard Keto diet restricts carbs to about 20g per day. Just 100g of this product contains 35g of carbohydrates, which instantly consumes roughly 175% of your entire daily allowance.
Final Verdict
Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Bulgogi Korean Barbecue Sauce achieves a CakeID Score of 25/100.
Health Recommendations
Sodium Watch
Contains 3.4g salt/100g. Drink water.
Sugar Spike
High sugar may cause energy crashes.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 package
Calories
* 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 150 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:
Sugar Visualization
1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~8 cubes)
Macros
FDA Check
Passed. No active recalls.
