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Darn Good Chili Mix

Darn Good Chili Mix nutrition label, ingredients and packaging

Not Vegan

Contains 'beef'

Health ScoreModerate
75/100
Calories
355
Sugar
10g
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Family & Pet Safety

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Not Dog Safe 🐶❌

⚠️ DANGEROUS: Anemia (Red blood cell damage).
Ref: AKC
⚠️ DANGEROUS: Anemia (More potent than onion).
Ref: AKC
⚠️ 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

Caramel Color

The brown color in colas. Class III and IV caramel coloring contain 4-MEI, a chemical byproduct that is a possible human carcinogen.

Disodium Guanylate

Flavor enhancer (E627) often used with MSG. Dangerous for people with gout or kidney stones as it metabolizes into uric acid.

Full Ingredients List:

cooked pinto beans*, cooked red beans*, cooked black beans*, onion", enriched parboiled long grain rice* (rice, niacinamide ferric orthophosphate, thiamine mononitrate folic acid), sugar, salt, celery*, red and green bell peppers*, hydrolyzed soy protein garlic, spices, chili pepper, beef stock, corn starch, chicken fat*, caramel color, citric acid, disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, beef fat*, natural flavor, *dried ingredients contains soy

Diet Compatibility

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Vegan

Avoid

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Gluten-Free

OK

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Keto

Avoid

What you need to know

Fat in moderate quantity (3.2258064516129g)

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 low quantity (0g)

Saturated fat in low quantity. Good for maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in moderate quantity (9.6774193548387g)

Sugars in moderate quantity.

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

Salt in high quantity (4.3548387096775g)

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 Darn Good Chili Mix 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 75/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.

⚠️ Moderate Caution

While free from the most dangerous additives, we detected Caramel Color. The brown color in colas. Class III and IV caramel coloring contain 4-MEI, a chemical byproduct that is a possible human carcinogen. It is generally safe in small amounts but worth noting for sensitive diets.

Nutritional Balance

With only 10g of sugar, this product maintains a balanced profile. It avoids the excessive sweetness of typical processed foods while providing 16g of protein.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Darn Good Chili Mix achieves a CakeID Score of 75/100.

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 4.4g salt/100g. Drink water.

Muscle Fuel

Great protein source.

Gut Health

Good fiber content.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darn Good Chili Mix healthy?
It depends on your goals. With a score of 75/100, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Is Darn Good Chili Mix Vegan?
No. Contains 'beef'.
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
355
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g4%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 2000mg87%
Total Carbohydrate 68g25%
Dietary Fiber 19g68%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 16g
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 355 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

36
Run
44
Cycle
89
Walk

Sugar Visualization

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~2 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.