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Pregnancy Safe? 🤰✅
Safe for consumption.
Kid Friendly 👶✅
Kid-friendly ingredients.
Ingredient Decoder
High Risk Additives
Titanium Dioxide
A whitening agent (E171) used in candies and pastries. It has been banned in the EU due to concerns that its nanoparticles could damage DNA (genotoxicity).
Mono- and Diglycerides
Emulsifiers that can contain small amounts of trans fats, but loophole laws allow foods containing them to be labeled '0g Trans Fat'.
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.
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.
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.
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Diet Compatibility
Vegan
Avoid
Gluten-Free
Avoid
Keto
Avoid
What you need to know
Fat in moderate quantity (6.0344827586207g)
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 (3.448275862069g)
Contains moderate saturated fat.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)
Sugars in moderate quantity (8.6206896551724g)
Sugars in moderate quantity.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts
Salt in high quantity (2.0258620689655g)
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 Titanium Dioxide
- ● High Sodium
Processing Level
Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)
Analysis Report
Data-Driven
Sarah Jenkins, RDN
Registered Dietitian
"Sarah specializes in metabolic health and label decoding."
Health Integrity Analysis
Is Express Mac 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 40/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.
⚠️ Additive Watch: Critical Flags
The ingredient list reveals the presence of Titanium Dioxide. A whitening agent (E171) used in candies and pastries. It has been banned in the EU due to concerns that its nanoparticles could damage DNA (genotoxicity). For health-conscious consumers, this is a significant red flag that lowered the product's overall score.
Nutritional Balance
With only 9g of sugar, this product maintains a balanced profile. It avoids the excessive sweetness of typical processed foods while providing 10g of protein.
Final Verdict
Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Express Mac achieves a CakeID Score of 40/100.
Health Recommendations
Sodium Watch
Contains 2.0g salt/100g. Drink water.
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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 379 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:
Sugar Visualization
1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~2 cubes)
Macros
FDA Check
Passed. No active recalls.
