Family & Pet Safety
Not Dog Safe 🐶❌
Pregnancy Safe? 🤰✅
Safe for consumption.
Kid Friendly 👶✅
Kid-friendly ingredients.
Ingredient Decoder
High Risk Additives
Titanium Dioxide
A whitening agent (E171) used in candies and pastries. It has been banned in the EU due to concerns that its nanoparticles could damage DNA (genotoxicity).
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.
Soy Protein Isolate
A highly processed protein. The extraction process often uses hexane (a neurotoxin). It also contains high levels of phytoestrogens.
Full Ingredients List:
Diet Compatibility
Vegan
OK
Gluten-Free
Avoid
Keto
Avoid
What you need to know
Fat in moderate quantity (5.49g)
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 (0.588g)
Saturated fat in low quantity. Good for maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)
Sugars in low quantity (0.784g)
Low sugar content. Good for weight control and dental health.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts
Salt in moderate quantity (0.853g)
Salt in moderate quantity.
Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction
Health Benefits
- ● Sugar Free
Cons & Warnings
- ● Contains Titanium Dioxide
Processing Level
Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)
Analysis Report
Data-Driven
Dr. Mark Chen, PhD
Food Scientist
"Mark analyzes food processing levels and additive safety."
Health Integrity Analysis
Is Plant Based Fried Chick’n 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 65/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.
⚠️ Additive Watch: Critical Flags
The ingredient list reveals the presence of Titanium Dioxide. A whitening agent (E171) used in candies and pastries. It has been banned in the EU due to concerns that its nanoparticles could damage DNA (genotoxicity). For health-conscious consumers, this is a significant red flag that lowered the product's overall score.
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, Plant Based Fried Chick’n Mac & Cheese achieves a CakeID Score of 65/100.
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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 141 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:
Sugar Visualization
1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~0 cubes)
Macros
FDA Check
Passed. No active recalls.
