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STEAK & CHEESE TAQUITOS

STEAK & CHEESE TAQUITOS nutrition label, ingredients and packaging

Not Vegan

Contains 'milk'

Health ScoreModerate
60/100
Calories
318
Sugar
1g
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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

Corn Syrup

A liquid sweetener consisting of essentially pure glucose. It causes rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, contributing to energy crashes and long-term metabolic issues.

Moderate Caution

Palm Oil

A vegetable fat high in saturated fatty acids. Its massive production is a primary driver of deforestation, endangering species like orangutans. Refined palm oil may also contain harmful contaminants.

Sodium Phosphate

Used in processed meats and cheese to maintain moisture. High intake is dangerous for people with kidney issues and can weaken bones by leaching calcium.

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.

Autolyzed Yeast

Yeast cells that have broken themselves down. Another common label for hidden MSG used to boost savory flavor.

Corn Oil

Highly refined oil rich in Omega-6. Usually derived from GMO corn. Promotes inflammation if consumed in excess.

Full Ingredients List:

Enriched wheat flour - enriched wheat flour (enriched with niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, vegetable oil - (soybean, canola and/or corn oil), cooked beef steak - cooked beef steak (with broth, salt), cheeses - cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto color), pasteurized process cheddar cheese blend (water, palm oil, natural cheese [milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], rennet casein, modified food starch, sodium phosphates, salt, lactic acid, natural flavor, annatto color), onion, cooked seasoned beef crumbles - cooked seasoned beef crumbles (with salt, spice extractive), contains 2% or less - beans, tomato paste (tomatoes), soy protein concentrate and/or soy flour, modified corn starch, chipotle puree (water, vinegar, chipotle jalapenos, tomato paste, dried red chili peppers, flavor, salt, spices), chili paste (chili peppers, flavor, yeast extract, salt, spices, paprika, beef extract, citric acid, oleoresin of paprika), green & red bell pepper, distilled vinegar, salt, cheddar flavor (corn syrup solids, cheddar cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], salt, yeast extract, disodium phosphate, natural flavors, annatto [color]), beef flavor (maltodextrin [from corn], salt, beef stock, autolyzed yeast extract, natural flavors, beef extract, rendered beef fat), garlic (with citric acid), flavor, spices, grilled type beef flavor (with beef broth, salt, smoke flavor, grill flavor from vegetable oil), sugar, dough conditioners (yeast, wheat gluten, sugar, guar gum, modified food starch).

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 (13.8g)

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 (2.77g)

Contains moderate saturated fat.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in low quantity (1.38g)

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

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

Salt in moderate quantity (1.07g)

Salt in moderate quantity.

Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction

Health Benefits

  • Low Sugar

Cons & Warnings

  • Contains Corn Syrup

Processing Level

Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)

NOVA 4: Ultra Processed

Analysis Report

Elena Rodriguez

Elena Rodriguez

Health Coach

"Elena focuses on practical nutrition for families."

Health Integrity Analysis

Is STEAK & CHEESE TAQUITOS 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 60/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.

⚠️ Additive Watch: Critical Flags

The ingredient list reveals the presence of Corn Syrup. A liquid sweetener consisting of essentially pure glucose. It causes rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, contributing to energy crashes and long-term metabolic issues. 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 10g of protein.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, STEAK & CHEESE TAQUITOS achieves a CakeID Score of 60/100.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is STEAK & CHEESE TAQUITOS healthy?
It depends on your goals. With a score of 60/100, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Is STEAK & CHEESE TAQUITOS Vegan?
No. Contains 'milk'.
Does it contain harmful additives?
Yes, it contains Corn Syrup, 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
318
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g18%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 37g13%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 10g
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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To burn off the 318 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

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Sugar Visualization

Sugar Free

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~0 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.