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Chocolate Chia Granola

Chocolate Chia Granola nutrition label, ingredients and packaging

Likely Vegan

No animal ingredients found

Health ScoreModerate
70/100
Calories
467
Sugar
23g
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Family & Pet Safety

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Not Dog Safe 🐢❌

❌ TOXIC: Theobromine causes heart failure.
Ref: ASPCA
❌ TOXIC: High Theobromine content.
Ref: ASPCA
⚠️ SODIUM ION POISONING: Vomiting, seizures (in high doses).
Ref: Merck Vet
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Pregnancy Safe? πŸ€°βœ…

Safe for consumption.

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Kid Friendly πŸ‘Άβœ…

Kid-friendly ingredients.

Ingredient Decoder

Moderate Caution

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:

Organic Oats, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Canola Oil, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (Sugar, Chocolate Liquor, Anhydrous Dextrose, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla Extract), Sunflower Seeds, Cocoa Powder, Chia Seeds, Cinnamon, Sea Salt

Diet Compatibility

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Vegan

OK

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Gluten-Free

OK

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Keto

Avoid

What you need to know

Fat in high quantity (20g)

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 (3.33g)

Contains moderate saturated fat.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in high quantity (23.3g)

A high consumption of sugar causes weight gain, tooth decay, and risks of type 2 diabetes. Limit sugary drinks and snacks.

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

Salt in moderate quantity (0.917g)

Salt in moderate quantity.

Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction

Health Benefits

  • ● Convenient Snack

Cons & Warnings

  • ● High Sugar Content

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 Chocolate Chia Granola 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 70/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.

⚠️ Moderate Caution

While free from the most dangerous additives, we detected 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. It is generally safe in small amounts but worth noting for sensitive diets.

The Sugar Reality Check

This product contains 23g of sugar per 100g. To put that into perspective, that's equivalent to eating roughly 6 sugar cubes directly. While it might taste great, such a high glycemic load can lead to rapid insulin spikes followed by energy crashes.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Chocolate Chia Granola achieves a CakeID Score of 70/100.

Consume in Moderation: It's not a health hazard, but it shouldn't be a staple in your daily diet due to its processing level or nutritional density.

Health Recommendations

Sugar Spike

High sugar may cause energy crashes.

Gut Health

Good fiber content.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chocolate Chia Granola healthy? β–Ό
It depends on your goals. With a score of 70/100, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Is Chocolate Chia Granola Vegan? β–Ό
Likely Yes. Our analysis found no animal-derived ingredients.
Are there artificial additives? β–Ό
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
467
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g26%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 67g24%
Dietary Fiber 7g25%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 10g
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 467 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

47
Run
58
Cycle
117
Walk

Sugar Visualization

1 cube β‰ˆ 4g sugar (Contains ~6 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.