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Karate

Karate nutrition label, ingredients and packaging

Likely Vegan

No animal ingredients found

Health ScoreModerate
60/100
Calories
149
Sugar
3g
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Family & Pet Safety

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Dog Friendly? 🐶✅

No specific toxins found.

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Pregnancy Safe? 🤰✅

Safe for consumption.

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Limit for Kids 👶⚠️

⚠️ IMMUNE: May harm immune system. (EWG)

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.

Full Ingredients List:

CAÇAHUATE, HARINA DE TRIGO, AZÚCARES AÑADIDOS (AZÚCAR), SALSA SABOR SOYA [AGUA, SAL YODADA, GLUTAMATO, MONOSÓDICO, PROTEÍNA VEGETAL HIDROLIZADA DE MAÍZ, SOYA Y TRIGO, AZÚCARES AÑADIDOS (AZÚCAR, GLUCOSA), CHILE, CARAMELO CLASE IV, TBHQ, SILICATO DE CALCIO, SABORIZANTE NATURAL, AMARILLO OCASO FCF Y SUS LACAS, DIÓXIDO DE SILICIO ALMIDÓN MODIFICADO, GOMA ARÁBIGA. CONTIENE CACAHUATE, SOYA Y TRIGO (GLUTEN). PUEDE CONTENER LECHE, NUECES DE ÁRBOLES Y STROS CEREALES CON GLUTEN. V10

Diet Compatibility

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Vegan

OK

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Gluten-Free

OK

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Keto

Avoid

What you need to know

Fat in moderate quantity (8.2g)

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 (1.1g)

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

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in low quantity (3.4g)

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

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

Salt in high quantity (342.5g)

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)

NOVA 4: Ultra Processed

Analysis Report

Elena Rodriguez

Elena Rodriguez

Health Coach

"Elena focuses on practical nutrition for families."

Health Integrity Analysis

Is Karate 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 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 6g of protein.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Karate 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 342.5g salt/100g. Drink water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karate 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 Karate Vegan?
Likely Yes. Our analysis found no animal-derived ingredients.
Does it contain harmful additives?
Yes, it contains TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone), 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
149
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g10%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 137000mg5957%
Total Carbohydrate 13g5%
Dietary Fiber 2g7%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 6g
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 149 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.