Family & Pet Safety
Dog Friendly? đ¶â
No specific toxins found.
Pregnancy Safe? đ€°â
Safe for consumption.
Limit for Kids đ¶â ïž
Ingredient Decoder
High Risk Additives
TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone)
A petroleum-based preservative found in crackers and nuggets. High doses have been linked to stomach tumors and DNA damage in animal studies.
Moderate Caution
BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)
Often paired with BHA in cereals and snacks. While safer than BHA, studies suggest it may disrupt hormones (endocrine disruptor) and impact thyroid health.
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
OK
Gluten-Free
OK
Keto
Avoid
What you need to know
Fat in high quantity (41g)
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 moderate quantity (4g)
Contains moderate saturated fat.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)
Sugars in low quantity (3.3g)
Low sugar content. Good for weight control and dental health.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts
Salt in high quantity (1.82g)
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
- â Low Sugar
Cons & Warnings
- â Contains TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone)
- â High Sodium
Processing Level
Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)
Analysis Report
Data-Driven
Elena Rodriguez
Health Coach
"Elena focuses on practical nutrition for families."
Health Integrity Analysis
Is Cheetos balls 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 60/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.
â ïž Additive Watch: Critical Flags
The ingredient list reveals the presence of TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone). A petroleum-based preservative found in crackers and nuggets. High doses have been linked to stomach tumors and DNA damage in animal studies. For health-conscious consumers, this is a significant red flag that lowered the product's overall score.
Nutritional Balance
With only 3g of sugar, this product maintains a balanced profile. It avoids the excessive sweetness of typical processed foods while providing 3g of protein.
Final Verdict
Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Cheetos balls achieves a CakeID Score of 60/100.
Health Recommendations
Sodium Watch
Contains 1.8g salt/100g. Drink water.
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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 569 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:
Sugar Visualization
1 cube â 4g sugar (Contains ~1 cubes)
Macros
FDA Check
Passed. No active recalls.
