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Mac & Cheese Made with Chickpea Pasta

Mac & Cheese Made with Chickpea Pasta nutrition label, ingredients and packaging
HIGH SCORE

Not Vegan

Contains 'milk'

Health ScoreExcellent
90/100
Calories
367
Sugar
5g
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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? 🤰✅

Safe for consumption.

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Kid Friendly 👶✅

Kid-friendly ingredients.

Ingredient Decoder

Clean Ingredients List

We found no high-risk synthetic additives.

Full Ingredients List:

170 rotassium 660mg Chickpea Pasta (Chickpeas, Pea Starch, Tapioca, Xanthan Gum), Cheta Ches (tre) Pasteuized Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Buttermilk, Tapioca, Nonfat Milk, Organic Comstarch 2% or es Biter (Cream, Salt, Coconut Oil, Salt, Organic Natural Flavor, Disodium Phosphat, Potassium Chori, Suther Lecthin, Lactic Acid, Paprika Extract (Color), Monoglycerides, Xanthan Gum Contains: Mik The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a day diet 200) calories a day is used for general nutrition advice

Diet Compatibility

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Vegan

Avoid

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Gluten-Free

OK

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Keto

Avoid

What you need to know

Fat in moderate quantity (10g)

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 (4.17g)

Contains moderate saturated fat.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in low quantity (5g)

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

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

Salt in high quantity (1.71g)

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

  • Excellent Health Score

Cons & Warnings

  • High Sodium

Processing Level

Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)

NOVA 4: Ultra Processed

Analysis Report

Dr. Mark Chen, PhD

Dr. Mark Chen, PhD

Food Scientist

"Mark analyzes food processing levels and additive safety."

Health Integrity Analysis

Is Mac & Cheese Made with Chickpea Pasta 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 90/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.

✅ Ingredient Quality: Clean Label

A major advantage of Mac & Cheese Made with Chickpea Pasta 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 5g of sugar, this product maintains a balanced profile. It avoids the excessive sweetness of typical processed foods while providing 20g of protein.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Mac & Cheese Made with Chickpea Pasta achieves a CakeID Score of 90/100.

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

Health Recommendations

Sodium Watch

Contains 1.7g salt/100g. Drink water.

Muscle Fuel

Great protein source.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mac & Cheese Made with Chickpea Pasta healthy?
Yes. With a score of 90/100, Mac & Cheese Made with Chickpea Pasta is considered a healthy option with a clean ingredient profile.
Is Mac & Cheese Made with Chickpea Pasta Vegan?
No. Contains 'milk'.
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
367
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g13%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1000mg43%
Total Carbohydrate 57g21%
Dietary Fiber 5g18%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 20g
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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Sugar Visualization

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~1 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.