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MAC & CHEESE

MAC & CHEESE nutrition label, ingredients and packaging
HIGH SCORE

Not Vegan

Contains 'milk'

Health ScoreExcellent
80/100
Calories
141
Sugar
1g
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Family & Pet Safety

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Not Dog Safe 🐢❌

⚠️ SODIUM ION POISONING: Vomiting, seizures (in high doses).
Ref: Merck Vet
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Pregnancy Safe? πŸ€°βœ…

Safe for consumption.

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Kid Friendly πŸ‘Άβœ…

Kid-friendly ingredients.

Ingredient Decoder

Moderate Caution

Soybean Oil

A ubiquitous vegetable oil high in Omega-6 fatty acids. Excessive consumption of Omega-6s without balancing Omega-3s can promote systemic inflammation in the body.

Full Ingredients List:

Cheddar cheese sauce: skim milk, water, cheddar cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes, annatto color), cheddar club cheese (cheddar cheese [cultured milk, salt, enzymes], water, salt, annatto color), bleached wheat flour, margarine (soybean oil, water, vegetable mono & diglycerides, salt, natural flavor, vitamin a palmitate added, vitamin d3), soybean oil, salt, potassium chloride, xanthan gum, yeast extract, lactic acid, calcium lactate. cooked pasta: water, semolina wheat flour, wheat gluten.

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 (6.18g)

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 (2.65g)

Contains moderate saturated fat.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in low quantity (1.47g)

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

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

Salt in moderate quantity (0.941g)

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

Elena Rodriguez

Elena Rodriguez

Health Coach

"Elena focuses on practical nutrition for families."

Health Integrity Analysis

Is MAC & CHEESE 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 Soybean Oil. A ubiquitous vegetable oil high in Omega-6 fatty acids. Excessive consumption of Omega-6s without balancing Omega-3s can promote systemic inflammation in the body. It is generally safe in small amounts but worth noting for sensitive diets.

Nutritional Balance

With only 1g 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, MAC & CHEESE 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 MAC & CHEESE healthy? β–Ό
Yes. With a score of 80/100, MAC & CHEESE is considered a healthy option with a clean ingredient profile.
Is MAC & CHEESE Vegan? β–Ό
No. Contains 'milk'.
Are there artificial additives? β–Ό
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
141
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g8%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 1g
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.

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Cycle
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Sugar Visualization

Sugar Free

1 cube β‰ˆ 4g sugar (Contains ~0 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.