Aldi, Clancy's
Aldi, Clancy's

Sour Cream & Onion

Sour Cream & Onion nutrition label, ingredients and packaging
HIGH SCORE

Not Vegan

Contains 'milk'

Health ScoreExcellent
80/100
Calories
536
Sugar
4g
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Family & Pet Safety

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Not Dog Safe 🐶❌

⚠️ DANGEROUS: Anemia (Red blood cell damage).
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

Moderate Caution

Maltodextrin

A highly processed white powder from corn or wheat. It has a higher Glycemic Index than table sugar (spiking insulin rapidly) and can suppress good gut bacteria.

Full Ingredients List:

dried potatoes (dried potatoes, mono - and diglycerides, sodium acid pyrophosphate, citric acid), vegetable oil (corn and/or canola and/or sunflower), seasoning (salt, modified whey, onion powder, whey, sugar, corn maltodextrin, nonfat dry milk, yeast extract, sour cream [cream, skim milk and whey, bacterial cultures), citric acid, malic acid, lactic acid, disodium inosinate and guanylate, sodium caseinate, natural flavor , not more than 2% each calcium silicate and silicon dioxide added as anticaking agents), corn flour, rice flour, corn starch, water, corn maltodextrin, mono - and diglycerides, citric acid

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 high quantity (32.1429g)

A high consumption of fat can raise cholesterol and increase heart disease risk. Limit consumption.

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

Saturated Fat in moderate quantity (3.5714g)

Contains moderate saturated fat.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in low quantity (3.5714g)

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

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

Salt in moderate quantity (1.33928575g)

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

Sarah Jenkins, RDN

Sarah Jenkins, RDN

Registered Dietitian

"Sarah specializes in metabolic health and label decoding."

Health Integrity Analysis

Is Sour Cream & Onion 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 Maltodextrin. A highly processed white powder from corn or wheat. It has a higher Glycemic Index than table sugar (spiking insulin rapidly) and can suppress good gut bacteria. It is generally safe in small amounts but worth noting for sensitive diets.

Nutritional Balance

With only 4g of sugar, this product maintains a balanced profile. It avoids the excessive sweetness of typical processed foods while providing 4g of protein.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Sour Cream & Onion 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 Sour Cream & Onion healthy?
Yes. With a score of 80/100, Sour Cream & Onion is considered a healthy option with a clean ingredient profile.
Is Sour Cream & Onion 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
536
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32g41%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1000mg43%
Total Carbohydrate 54g20%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 4g
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

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~1 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.