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Corn Dog nutrition label, ingredients and packaging

Not Vegan

Contains 'whey'

Health ScoreModerate
55/100
Calories
296
Sugar
11g
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Family & Pet Safety

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Not Dog Safe 🐶❌

⚠️ SODIUM ION POISONING: Vomiting, seizures (in high doses).
Ref: Merck Vet
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Pregnancy Safe? 🤰✅

Safe for consumption.

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Kid Friendly 👶✅

Kid-friendly ingredients.

Ingredient Decoder

Moderate Caution

Soybean Oil

A ubiquitous vegetable oil high in Omega-6 fatty acids. Excessive consumption of Omega-6s without balancing Omega-3s can promote systemic inflammation in the body.

Sunflower Oil

Often perceived as healthy, but high-oleic versions are better. Standard sunflower oil is very high in inflammatory Omega-6s.

Full Ingredients List:

pork, water, cane sugar, vinegar, salt, sage, black pepper, white pepper, ginger, red pepper, wheat flour, water, sugar, sunflower oil, buttermilk, soy flour, sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, egg, salt, whey, soybean oil

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 (15.5g)

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 (4.23g)

Contains moderate saturated fat.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in moderate quantity (11.3g)

Sugars in moderate quantity.

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

Salt in high quantity (1.62g)

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

  • Convenient Snack

Cons & Warnings

  • High Sodium

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 Corn Dog 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 55/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.

⚠️ Moderate Caution

While free from the most dangerous additives, we detected Soybean Oil. A ubiquitous vegetable oil high in Omega-6 fatty acids. Excessive consumption of Omega-6s without balancing Omega-3s can promote systemic inflammation in the body. It is generally safe in small amounts but worth noting for sensitive diets.

The Sugar Reality Check

This product contains 11g of sugar per 100g. To put that into perspective, that's equivalent to eating roughly 3 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, Corn Dog achieves a CakeID Score of 55/100.

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

Sodium Watch

Contains 1.6g salt/100g. Drink water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corn Dog healthy?
It depends on your goals. With a score of 55/100, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Is Corn Dog Vegan?
No. Contains 'whey'.
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
296
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g21%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1000mg43%
Total Carbohydrate 30g11%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 11g
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 296 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

30
Run
37
Cycle
74
Walk

Sugar Visualization

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~3 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.