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Lemon Chicken & Arugula Salad

Lemon Chicken & Arugula Salad nutrition label, ingredients and packaging
HIGH SCORE

Not Vegan

Contains 'meat'

Health ScoreExcellent
80/100
Calories
160
Sugar
6g
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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

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.

Invert Sugar

A syrup mixture of glucose and fructose. Retains moisture better than regular sugar but has the same negative metabolic effects.

Full Ingredients List:

SALAD (SEASONED COUSCOUS AND RED QUINOA [COOKED COUSCOUS {WATER, COUSCOUS (WHEAT), APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, CANOLA OIL, SALT, SUGAR, TURMERIC, SMOKED PAPRIKA (PAPRIKA, ROSEMARY EXTRACT [TO MAINTAIN COLOR])}, COOKED RED QUINOA {WATER, RED QUINOA), RED BELL PEPPER, CURRANTS, RED ONION, PARSLEY, CARROT, MINT], COOKED SEASONED WHITE CHICKEN MEAT [BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, SEASONING {WATER, NATURAL FLAVOR, GARLIC, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, SALT, LEMON ZEST (LEMON PEEL, WATER, CITRIC ACID [ACIDIFIER]), BLACK PEPPER), CANOLA OIL), ARUGULA), ROASTED RED PEPPER DRESSING OASTED RED PEPPERS (RED PEPERS, WATER, SALT, CITRIC ACID {IDIFIER}], WATER, INVERT SUGAR SYRUP, CANOLA OIL, LEMON PEEL LEMON PEEL, WATER, CITRIC ACID {ACIDIFIER}], WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, SEA SALT, SUGAR, STABILIZERS [MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, CELLULOSE GEL, CELLULOSE GUM XANTHAN GUM), GARLIC POWDER, CAYENNE PEPPER, XANTHAN GUM). CONTAINS WHEAT

Diet Compatibility

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Vegan

Avoid

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Gluten-Free

Avoid

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Keto

Avoid

What you need to know

Fat in moderate quantity (6g)

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 (1g)

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

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in moderate quantity (6g)

Sugars in moderate quantity.

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

Salt in moderate quantity (1g)

Salt in moderate quantity.

Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction

Health Benefits

  • Excellent Health Score

Cons & Warnings

  • Ultra Processed

Processing Level

Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)

NOVA 4: Ultra Processed

Analysis Report

CakeID Data Lab

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"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 Lemon Chicken & Arugula Salad. Read this comprehensive breakdown before you decide to add it to your cart. Scoring 80/100 on the CakeID index, we highlight the pros and cons below.

⚠️ Moderate Caution

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

Nutritional Balance

With only 6g of sugar, this product maintains a balanced profile. It avoids the excessive sweetness of typical processed foods while providing 10g of protein.

Keto & Diet Matchmaker

For those following a strict Keto diet, Lemon Chicken & Arugula Salad is highly problematic. A standard Keto diet restricts carbs to about 20g per day. Just 100g of this product contains 17g of carbohydrates, which instantly consumes roughly 85% of your entire daily allowance.

Final Verdict

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lemon Chicken & Arugula Salad healthy?
Yes. With a score of 80/100, Lemon Chicken & Arugula Salad is considered a healthy option with a clean ingredient profile.
Is Lemon Chicken & Arugula Salad 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
160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g8%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 17g6%
Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 10g
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.

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To burn off the 160 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

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Sugar Visualization

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~2 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.