Family & Pet Safety
Not Dog Safe 🐶❌
Pregnancy Safe? 🤰✅
Safe for consumption.
Limit for Kids 👶⚠️
Ingredient Decoder
High Risk Additives
Red 40 (Allura Red)
A synthetic petroleum-based dye used to create bright red colors in candy and drinks. It has been linked to hyperactivity and attention issues in sensitive children. Banned in parts of Europe for use in baby food.
Moderate Caution
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.
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.
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.
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
OK
Gluten-Free
OK
Keto
Avoid
What you need to know
Fat in high quantity (28.6g)
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 low quantity (0g)
Low salt content.
Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction
Health Benefits
- ● Low Sugar
Cons & Warnings
- ● Contains Red 40 (Allura Red)
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 Cobra 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 65/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.
⚠️ Additive Watch: Critical Flags
The ingredient list reveals the presence of Red 40 (Allura Red). A synthetic petroleum-based dye used to create bright red colors in candy and drinks. It has been linked to hyperactivity and attention issues in sensitive children. Banned in parts of Europe for use in baby food. For health-conscious consumers, this is a significant red flag that lowered the product's overall score.
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, Cobra achieves a CakeID Score of 65/100.
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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 536 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:
Sugar Visualization
1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~1 cubes)
Macros
FDA Check
Passed. No active recalls.
