Family & Pet Safety
Not Dog Safe 🐶❌
Pregnancy Safe? 🤰✅
Safe for consumption.
Limit for Kids 👶⚠️
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.
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.
Caramel Color
The brown color in colas. Class III and IV caramel coloring contain 4-MEI, a chemical byproduct that is a possible human carcinogen.
Disodium Guanylate
Flavor enhancer (E627) often used with MSG. Dangerous for people with gout or kidney stones as it metabolizes into uric acid.
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Diet Compatibility
Vegan
Avoid
Gluten-Free
OK
Keto
Avoid
What you need to know
Fat in high quantity (35.71g)
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 (3.57g)
Contains moderate saturated fat.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)
Sugars in low quantity (3.57g)
Low sugar content. Good for weight control and dental health.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts
Salt in high quantity (1.905g)
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
- ● Low Sugar
Cons & Warnings
- ● High Sodium
Processing Level
Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)
Analysis Report
Data-Driven
Dr. Mark Chen, PhD
Food Scientist
"Mark analyzes food processing levels and additive safety."
Health Integrity Analysis
Is Chili Cheese Flavored Corn Chips 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 45/100, 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 4g of sugar, this product maintains a balanced profile. It avoids the excessive sweetness of typical processed foods while providing 7g of protein.
Final Verdict
Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Chili Cheese Flavored Corn Chips achieves a CakeID Score of 45/100.
Health Recommendations
Sodium Watch
Contains 1.9g 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 571 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:
Sugar Visualization
1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~1 cubes)
Macros
FDA Check
Passed. No active recalls.
