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Elote Pasta Salad

Elote Pasta Salad nutrition label, ingredients and packaging

Not Vegan

Contains 'milk'

Health ScoreModerate
60/100
Calories
375
Sugar
5g
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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

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

Sodium Phosphate

Used in processed meats and cheese to maintain moisture. High intake is dangerous for people with kidney issues and can weaken bones by leaching calcium.

Full Ingredients List:

ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (SEMOLINA [WHEAT], NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON]. THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), FREEZE DRIED CORN, PARMESAN CHEESE (PARMESAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES], DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID), SALT, GUAJILLO CHILE, FREEZE-DRIED LIME (LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SILICON DIOXIDE [PREVENTS CAKING]), NATURAL FLAVORS, SPICES, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, YEAST EXTRACT, GRANULATED GARLIC, ONION POWDER, CILANTRO, CITRIC ACID. CONTAINS: MILK, WHEAT.

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 (3.75g)

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 low quantity (5g)

Low sugar content. Good for weight control and dental health.

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

Salt in high quantity (2.44g)

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

  • Contains Corn Syrup
  • High Sodium

Processing Level

Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)

NOVA 4: Ultra Processed

Analysis Report

Sarah Jenkins, RDN

Sarah Jenkins, RDN

Registered Dietitian

"Sarah specializes in metabolic health and label decoding."

Health Integrity Analysis

Is Elote Pasta Salad 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.

⚠️ 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.

Nutritional Balance

With only 5g of sugar, this product maintains a balanced profile. It avoids the excessive sweetness of typical processed foods while providing 13g of protein.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Elote Pasta Salad 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

Sodium Watch

Contains 2.4g salt/100g. Drink water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elote Pasta Salad 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 Elote Pasta Salad Vegan?
No. Contains 'milk'.
Does it contain harmful additives?
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
375
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g5%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1000mg43%
Total Carbohydrate 70g25%
Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 13g
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 375 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

38
Run
47
Cycle
94
Walk

Sugar Visualization

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~1 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.