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Chicken Karaage

Chicken Karaage nutrition label, ingredients and packaging
HIGH SCORE

Not Vegan

Contains 'egg'

Health ScoreExcellent
85/100
Calories
200
Sugar
1g
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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

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.

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:

CRISPY SEASONED CHICKEN (BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN LEG MEAT WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, WHEAT FLOUR, CORNSTARCH, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, CORN MEAL, SEA SALT SUGAR, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE (SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SOY LECITHIN) NATURAL FLAVORS, YEAST EXTRACT, SALTED MIRIN [SAKE (WATER RICE, KOJI (ASPERGILLUS ORYZAE), SUGAR, WATER, SALT, YEAST EXTRACT], SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT], WHITE WINE VINEGAR, SODIUM BICARBONATE, GARLIC POWDER, GINGER POWDER, BLACK PEPPER, EGGS, ROSEMARY POWDER), SAUCE (WATER, CANOLA OIL, SALTED EGG YOLK [EGG YOLKS, SALT], MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, RICE VINEGAR, MALT VINEGAR, SALT, TOMATO CONCENTRATE, SUGAR, ENZYME MODIFIED EGG YOLK [EGG YOLKS, PHOSPHOLIPASE], GUM ARABIC, SPICE, YEAST, GARLIC POWDER, XANTHAN GUM). CONTAINS EGG, SOY, WHEAT.

Diet Compatibility

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Vegan

Avoid

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Gluten-Free

Avoid

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Keto

Avoid

What you need to know

Fat in moderate quantity (9.63g)

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 (1.85g)

Contains moderate saturated fat.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in low quantity (1.48g)

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

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

Salt in moderate quantity (0.926g)

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

Elena Rodriguez

Elena Rodriguez

Health Coach

"Elena focuses on practical nutrition for families."

Health Integrity Analysis

Is Chicken Karaage 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 85/100, 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 1g of sugar, this product maintains a balanced profile. It avoids the excessive sweetness of typical processed foods while providing 11g of protein.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Chicken Karaage achieves a CakeID Score of 85/100.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chicken Karaage healthy?
Yes. With a score of 85/100, Chicken Karaage is considered a healthy option with a clean ingredient profile.
Is Chicken Karaage Vegan?
No. Contains 'egg'.
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
200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g13%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 17g6%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 11g
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 200 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.