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Grilled Chicken Fajitas

Grilled Chicken Fajitas nutrition label, ingredients and packaging
HIGH SCORE

Not Vegan

Contains 'meat'

Health ScoreExcellent
80/100
Calories
148
Sugar
2g
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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

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.

Dextrose

A simple sugar chemically identical to glucose. It absorbs instantly into the bloodstream, causing rapid energy spikes and crashes. Often used as a filler.

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.

Full Ingredients List:

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST (CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT (WATER, SEASONING BLEND (SEA SALT, VINEGAR POWDER, TURBINADO SUGAR, SODIUM CARBONATE, NATURAL FLAVORING, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTI-CAKING)}], SEASONING (WATER, BROWN SUGAR, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, GARLIC, CHILI POWDER, CUMIN POWDER, CORIANDER POWDER, CAYENNE PEPPER], CANOLA OIL), VEGETABLES (ONIONS, RED PEPPER, POBLANO PEPPERS, CILANTRO, CANOLA OIL, SALT, CHILI POWDER, GRANULATED GARLIC, CUMIN POWDER, CAYENNE PEPPER), SAUCE (CHICKEN BROTH [WATER, CHICKEN BASE {CHICKEN MEAT AND JUICES, SALT, CANE SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, YEAST EXTRACT, ONION POWDER, POTATO STARCH, GARLIC POWDER, TURMERIC, CELERIAC JUICE CONCENTRATE}], ONION, ORGANIC CORN TORTILLA (WATER, STONE GROUND ORGANIC YELLOW CORN MASA FLOUR, ORGANIC GUAR GUM, LIME), CHILI POWDER, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, SUGAR, GARLIC, CILANTRO, DISTILLED VINEGAR, CULTURED DEXTROSE FOR FRESHNESS [CULTURED DEXTROSE, MALTODEXTRIN], MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SALT, CUMIN POWDER, CORIANDER POWDER, CAYENNE PEPPER).

Diet Compatibility

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Vegan

Avoid

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Gluten-Free

OK

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Keto

OK

What you need to know

Fat in low quantity (2.82g)

This product contains a low amount of fat. A healthy choice for your heart.

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

Saturated Fat in low quantity (0.704g)

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

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in low quantity (2.11g)

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

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

Salt in moderate quantity (1.25g)

Salt in moderate quantity.

Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction

Health Benefits

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar

Cons & Warnings

  • Ultra Processed

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 Grilled Chicken Fajitas 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 80/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.

⚠️ Moderate Caution

While free from the most dangerous additives, we detected 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. It is generally safe in small amounts but worth noting for sensitive diets.

Nutritional Balance

With only 2g of sugar, this product maintains a balanced profile. It avoids the excessive sweetness of typical processed foods while providing 27g of protein.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Grilled Chicken Fajitas achieves a CakeID Score of 80/100.

Highly Recommended: This is a top-tier choice that balances convenience with excellent nutritional value.

Health Recommendations

Muscle Fuel

Great protein source.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grilled Chicken Fajitas healthy?
Yes. With a score of 80/100, Grilled Chicken Fajitas is considered a healthy option with a clean ingredient profile.
Is Grilled Chicken Fajitas Vegan?
No. Contains 'meat'.
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
148
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g4%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1000mg43%
Total Carbohydrate 3g1%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 27g
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 148 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

15
Run
19
Cycle
37
Walk

Sugar Visualization

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~1 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.