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Hi-chew

Hi-chew nutrition label, ingredients and packaging

Not Vegan

Contains 'gelatin'

Health ScorePoor
45/100
Calories
419
Sugar
61g
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Family & Pet Safety

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Not Dog Safe 🐶❌

❌ TOXIC: Acute kidney failure.
Ref: AKC
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Pregnancy Safe? 🤰✅

Safe for consumption.

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Limit for Kids 👶⚠️

Too much sugar (>25g) for kids. ()

Ingredient Decoder

Moderate Caution

Artificial Flavor

A mixture of chemicals synthesized in a lab to mimic natural tastes. Manufacturers are not required to disclose the specific ingredients used in these proprietary blends.

Full Ingredients List:

glucose syrup, sugar, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, less than 2% of gelatin, malic acid, citric acid, natural and artificial flavors, sucrose fatty acid esters, sorbitan tristearate, spiruluna extract (color), fruit juice (color), vegetable juice color), grape juice concentrate, apple juice concentrate, strawberry juice concentrate, mango uice concentrate, beta-carotene (colorį, istributed by morinaga america, inc, rvine, ca 92614 nder license of morinaga , co,, ltd,, japan flavor ratio may vary

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 (9.6774193548387g)

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 (4.8387096774194g)

Contains moderate saturated fat.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in high quantity (61.290322580645g)

A high consumption of sugar causes weight gain, tooth decay, and risks of type 2 diabetes. Limit sugary drinks and snacks.

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

Salt in low quantity (0g)

Low salt content.

Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction

Health Benefits

  • Convenient Snack

Cons & Warnings

  • High Sugar Content

Processing Level

Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)

NOVA 4: Ultra Processed

Analysis Report

Elena Rodriguez

Elena Rodriguez

Health Coach

"Elena focuses on practical nutrition for families."

Health Integrity Analysis

Is Hi-chew 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 45/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.

⚠️ Moderate Caution

While free from the most dangerous additives, we detected Artificial Flavor. A mixture of chemicals synthesized in a lab to mimic natural tastes. Manufacturers are not required to disclose the specific ingredients used in these proprietary blends. It is generally safe in small amounts but worth noting for sensitive diets.

The Sugar Reality Check

This product contains 61g of sugar per 100g. To put that into perspective, that's equivalent to eating roughly 15 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, Hi-chew achieves a CakeID Score of 45/100.

Treat Only: Due to the low score, we recommend enjoying this only as an occasional treat rather than a dietary staple.

Health Recommendations

Sugar Spike

High sugar may cause energy crashes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hi-chew healthy?
It depends on your goals. With a score of 45/100, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Is Hi-chew Vegan?
No. Contains 'gelatin'.
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
419
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g13%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 81g29%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 61g
Protein 0g
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 419 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

42
Run
52
Cycle
105
Walk

Sugar Visualization

+3 more

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~15 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.