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Chicken Breast Parmigiana with Marinara Sauce

Chicken Breast Parmigiana with Marinara Sauce nutrition label, ingredients and packaging
HIGH SCORE

Not Vegan

Contains 'milk'

Health ScoreExcellent
80/100
Calories
141
Sugar
2g
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Family & Pet Safety

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Not Dog Safe 🐶❌

⚠️ 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

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.

Dextrose

A simple sugar chemically identical to glucose. It absorbs instantly into the bloodstream, causing rapid energy spikes and crashes. Often used as a filler.

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.

Full Ingredients List:

BREADED CHICKEN CUTLET (CHICKEN CUTLET [BONELESS, SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN, KOSHER SALT, BLACK PEPPER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE], BREADCRUMBS [WHEAT FLOUR, DEXTROSE, YEAST, SALT], EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, PARMESAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], KOSHER SALT, BLACK PEPPER, DRIED OREGANO, DRIED PARSLEY, DRIED BASIL), TOMATO SAUCE (TOMATO PUREE [TOMATOES, CITRIC ACID], CRUSHED TOMATOES [TOMATOES, SALT, CITRIC ACID), WATER, TOMATO PASTE [TOMATOES, CITRIC ACID], ONIONS, EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, GARLIC, SUGAR, SALT, BLACK PEPPER, DRIED PARSLEY, DRIED OREGANO, DRIED BASIL), MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), DRIED PARSLE

Diet Compatibility

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Vegan

Avoid

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Gluten-Free

Avoid

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Keto

OK

What you need to know

Fat in moderate quantity (4.85g)

Contains a moderate amount of fat. Consume as part of a balanced diet.

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

Saturated Fat in moderate quantity (1.98g)

Contains moderate saturated fat.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in low quantity (2.2g)

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

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

Salt in moderate quantity (0.749g)

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

Sarah Jenkins, RDN

Sarah Jenkins, RDN

Registered Dietitian

"Sarah specializes in metabolic health and label decoding."

Health Integrity Analysis

Is Chicken Breast Parmigiana with Marinara Sauce 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 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. 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 17g of protein.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Chicken Breast Parmigiana with Marinara Sauce achieves a CakeID Score of 80/100.

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

Health Recommendations

Muscle Fuel

Great protein source.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chicken Breast Parmigiana with Marinara Sauce healthy?
Yes. With a score of 80/100, Chicken Breast Parmigiana with Marinara Sauce is considered a healthy option with a clean ingredient profile.
Is Chicken Breast Parmigiana with Marinara Sauce 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
141
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g6%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 7g3%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 17g
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 141 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

14
Run
18
Cycle
35
Walk

Sugar Visualization

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~1 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.