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Safe for consumption.
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Ingredient Decoder
High Risk Additives
TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone)
A petroleum-based preservative found in crackers and nuggets. High doses have been linked to stomach tumors and DNA damage in animal studies.
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.
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.
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Diet Compatibility
Vegan
Avoid
Gluten-Free
Avoid
Keto
Avoid
What you need to know
Fat in high quantity (18.8g)
A high consumption of fat can raise cholesterol and increase heart disease risk. Limit consumption.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
Saturated Fat in high quantity (9.38g)
High consumption of saturated fats increases the risk of heart diseases. Choose products with lower content.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)
Sugars in low quantity (3.12g)
Low sugar content. Good for weight control and dental health.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts
Salt in high quantity (4.49g)
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
- ● Low Sugar
Cons & Warnings
- ● Contains TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone)
- ● High Sodium
Processing Level
Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)
Analysis Report
Data-Driven
CakeID Data Lab
Food Intelligence Engine
"Our algorithms analyze thousands of nutritional labels to find the hidden truths behind your food."
Health Integrity Analysis
CakeID Lab's full nutritional teardown of Instant Lunch Beef. Read this comprehensive breakdown before you decide to add it to your cart. Scoring 65/100 on the CakeID index, we highlight the pros and cons below.
⚠️ Additive Watch: Critical Flags
The ingredient list reveals the presence of TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone). A petroleum-based preservative found in crackers and nuggets. High doses have been linked to stomach tumors and DNA damage in animal studies. For health-conscious consumers, this is a significant red flag that lowered the product's overall score.
Nutritional Balance
With only 3g of sugar, this product maintains a balanced profile. It avoids the excessive sweetness of typical processed foods while providing 9g of protein.
Keto & Diet Matchmaker
For those following a strict Keto diet, Instant Lunch Beef is highly problematic. A standard Keto diet restricts carbs to about 20g per day. Just 100g of this product contains 61g of carbohydrates, which instantly consumes roughly 305% of your entire daily allowance.
Final Verdict
Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Instant Lunch Beef achieves a CakeID Score of 65/100.
Health Recommendations
Sodium Watch
Contains 4.5g 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 453 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:
Sugar Visualization
1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~1 cubes)
Macros
FDA Check
Passed. No active recalls.
