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Chocolate Chip Dunkers

Chocolate Chip Dunkers nutrition label, ingredients and packaging

Not Vegan

Contains 'milk'

Health ScoreModerate
60/100
Calories
500
Sugar
31g
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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? 🤰✅

Safe for consumption.

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Limit for Kids 👶⚠️

Too much sugar (>25g) for kids. ()

Ingredient Decoder

Moderate Caution

Palm Oil

A vegetable fat high in saturated fatty acids. Its massive production is a primary driver of deforestation, endangering species like orangutans. Refined palm oil may also contain harmful contaminants.

Enriched Flour

Refined flour with synthetic vitamins added back in. Acts like pure sugar in the body, spiking insulin.

Full Ingredients List:

UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), GRANULATED CANE SUGAR, PALM OIL, CHOCOLATE CHIPS (CANE SUGAR, VEGETABLE OILS [PALM KERNEL, PALM], COCOA POWDER [PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), LACTOSE MILK, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN AN EMULSIFIER], VANILLA POWDER VANILLA EXTRACT, LACTOSE), WHOLE EGGS, COCONUT, NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR, BAKING SODA, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORNSTARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SALT.

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 high quantity (25g)

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 high quantity (14.1g)

High consumption of saturated fats increases the risk of heart diseases. Choose products with lower content.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in high quantity (31.2g)

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 (0.703g)

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

Dr. Mark Chen, PhD

Dr. Mark Chen, PhD

Food Scientist

"Mark analyzes food processing levels and additive safety."

Health Integrity Analysis

Is Chocolate Chip Dunkers 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.

⚠️ Moderate Caution

While free from the most dangerous additives, we detected Palm Oil. A vegetable fat high in saturated fatty acids. Its massive production is a primary driver of deforestation, endangering species like orangutans. Refined palm oil may also contain harmful contaminants. It is generally safe in small amounts but worth noting for sensitive diets.

The Sugar Reality Check

This product contains 31g of sugar per 100g. To put that into perspective, that's equivalent to eating roughly 8 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 Chip Dunkers achieves a CakeID Score of 60/100.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chocolate Chip Dunkers healthy?
It depends on your goals. With a score of 60/100, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Is Chocolate Chip Dunkers 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
500
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25g32%
Saturated Fat 14g70%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 66g24%
Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Total Sugars 31g
Protein 6g
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 500 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

50
Run
63
Cycle
125
Walk

Sugar Visualization

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~8 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.