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Mandarin Orange Chicken

Mandarin Orange Chicken nutrition label, ingredients and packaging

Not Vegan

Contains 'meat'

Health ScoreModerate
75/100
Calories
243
Sugar
9g
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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

High Risk Additives

Sulfur Dioxide

Used to bleach flour and preserve dried fruits. It destroys Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) in foods and poses significant risks to those with asthma.

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:

Battered chicken leg meat chunks: chicken leg meat, water, cornstarch, whole grain flour, whole eggs, soybean oil, salt, white pepper, green onion, garlic, ginger. sauce packets: sugar, vinegar, water, soy sauce (water, sugar, soybeans, salt, wheat flour, extract of mushroom, sulfur dioxide), modified food starch, mandarin orange peel, green onion, garlic, ginger, red chili.

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 (9.2857142857143g)

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 (2.1428571428571g)

Contains moderate saturated fat.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in moderate quantity (8.5714285714286g)

Sugars in moderate quantity.

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

Salt in moderate quantity (0.85714275g)

Salt in moderate quantity.

Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction

Health Benefits

  • Convenient Snack

Cons & Warnings

  • Contains Sulfur Dioxide

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 Mandarin Orange Chicken 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 75/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.

⚠️ Additive Watch: Critical Flags

The ingredient list reveals the presence of Sulfur Dioxide. Used to bleach flour and preserve dried fruits. It destroys Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) in foods and poses significant risks to those with asthma. For health-conscious consumers, this is a significant red flag that lowered the product's overall score.

Nutritional Balance

With only 9g of sugar, this product maintains a balanced profile. It avoids the excessive sweetness of typical processed foods while providing 16g of protein.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Mandarin Orange Chicken achieves a CakeID Score of 75/100.

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

Muscle Fuel

Great protein source.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mandarin Orange Chicken healthy?
It depends on your goals. With a score of 75/100, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Is Mandarin Orange Chicken Vegan?
No. Contains 'meat'.
Does it contain harmful additives?
Yes, it contains Sulfur Dioxide, 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
243
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g12%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 24g9%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 16g
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 243 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

24
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30
Cycle
61
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Sugar Visualization

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~2 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.