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Chocolate Chip Muffin

Chocolate Chip Muffin nutrition label, ingredients and packaging

Not Vegan

Contains 'whey'

Health ScorePoor
35/100
Calories
290
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? πŸ€°βœ…

Safe for consumption.

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Limit for Kids πŸ‘Άβš οΈ

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

Ingredient Decoder

High Risk Additives

Corn Syrup

A liquid sweetener consisting of essentially pure glucose. It causes rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, contributing to energy crashes and long-term metabolic issues.

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.

Artificial Flavor

A mixture of chemicals synthesized in a lab to mimic natural tastes. Manufacturers are not required to disclose the specific ingredients used in these proprietary blends.

Enriched Flour

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

Full Ingredients List:

enriched flour bleached (wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), sugar, chocolate chips (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, natural flavor), corn syrup, palm oil, contains 2% or less of: modified corn starch, leavening (baking soda, monocalcium phosphate, sodium aluminum phosphate), corn starch, salt, distilled monoglycerides, modified whey, xanthan gum, cellulose gum, artificial flavor,

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 (6g)

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 (3g)

Contains moderate saturated fat.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in high quantity (31g)

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 (0.9g)

Salt in moderate quantity.

Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction

Health Benefits

  • ● Convenient Snack

Cons & Warnings

  • ● Contains Corn Syrup
  • ● 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 Muffin 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 35/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.

⚠️ Additive Watch: Critical Flags

The ingredient list reveals the presence of Corn Syrup. A liquid sweetener consisting of essentially pure glucose. It causes rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, contributing to energy crashes and long-term metabolic issues. For health-conscious consumers, this is a significant red flag that lowered the product's overall score.

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 Muffin achieves a CakeID Score of 35/100.

Treat Only: Due to the low score, we recommend enjoying this only as an occasional treat rather than a dietary staple.

Health Recommendations

Sugar Spike

High sugar may cause energy crashes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chocolate Chip Muffin healthy? β–Ό
It depends on your goals. With a score of 35/100, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Is Chocolate Chip Muffin Vegan? β–Ό
No. Contains 'whey'.
Does it contain harmful additives? β–Ό
Yes, it contains Corn Syrup, which is flagged in our database.
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
290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g8%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 55g20%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 31g
Protein 3g
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 290 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

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Run
36
Cycle
73
Walk

Sugar Visualization

1 cube β‰ˆ 4g sugar (Contains ~8 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.