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Safe for consumption.
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Kid-friendly ingredients.
Ingredient Decoder
Moderate Caution
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.
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Diet Compatibility
Vegan
Avoid
Gluten-Free
Avoid
Keto
OK
What you need to know
Fat in high quantity (34.4g)
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 (15.6g)
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 (1.6g)
Low sugar content. Good for weight control and dental health.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts
Salt in low quantity (0g)
Low salt content.
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)
Analysis Report
Data-Driven
Sarah Jenkins, RDN
Registered Dietitian
"Sarah specializes in metabolic health and label decoding."
Health Integrity Analysis
Is Cheetos 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 80/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.
⚠️ Moderate Caution
While free from the most dangerous additives, we detected 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. 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 5g of protein.
Final Verdict
Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Cheetos achieves a CakeID Score of 80/100.
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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 560 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:
Sugar Visualization
1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~0 cubes)
Macros
FDA Check
Passed. No active recalls.
