Family & Pet Safety
Not Dog Safe 🐶❌
Pregnancy Safe? 🤰✅
Safe for consumption.
Kid Friendly 👶✅
Kid-friendly ingredients.
Ingredient Decoder
Clean Ingredients List
We found no high-risk synthetic additives.
Full Ingredients List:
Diet Compatibility
Vegan
Avoid
Gluten-Free
OK
Keto
Avoid
What you need to know
Fat in moderate quantity (5.88235294117647g)
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 (2.94117647058824g)
Contains moderate saturated fat.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)
Sugars in low quantity (1.76470588235294g)
Low sugar content. Good for weight control and dental health.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts
Salt in moderate quantity (0.88235294117647g)
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)
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
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. It achieved an overall rating of 90/100. Let's see exactly why it scored this way.
✅ Ingredient Quality: Clean Label
A major advantage of MAC & CHEESE is what it doesn't contain. Our scan found no high-risk synthetic dyes (like Red 40), artificial preservatives, or controversial sweeteners. This "Clean Label" status significantly boosts its health rating.
Nutritional Balance
With only 2g of sugar, this product maintains a balanced profile. It avoids the excessive sweetness of typical processed foods while providing 6g of protein.
Keto & Diet Matchmaker
For those following a strict Keto diet, MAC & CHEESE is highly problematic. A standard Keto diet restricts carbs to about 20g per day. Just 100g of this product contains 24g of carbohydrates, which instantly consumes roughly 120% of your entire daily allowance.
Final Verdict
Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, MAC & CHEESE achieves a CakeID Score of 90/100.
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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 176 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:
Sugar Visualization
1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~0 cubes)
Macros
FDA Check
Passed. No active recalls.
