Family & Pet Safety
Not Dog Safe š¶ā
Pregnancy Safe? š¤°ā
Safe for consumption.
Kid Friendly š¶ā
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.
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.
Sunflower Oil
Often perceived as healthy, but high-oleic versions are better. Standard sunflower oil is very high in inflammatory Omega-6s.
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Diet Compatibility
Vegan
Avoid
Gluten-Free
Avoid
Keto
Avoid
What you need to know
Fat in high quantity (21.4g)
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 (1.79g)
Contains moderate saturated fat.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)
Sugars in moderate quantity (7.14g)
Sugars in moderate quantity.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts
Salt in high quantity (1.52g)
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
- ā Convenient Snack
Cons & Warnings
- ā High Sodium
Processing Level
Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)
Analysis Report
Data-Driven
CakeID Data Lab
Food Intelligence Engine
"Our algorithms analyze thousands of nutritional labels to find the hidden truths behind your food."
Health Integrity Analysis
CakeID Lab's full nutritional teardown of Sun Chips - Harvest Cheddar. Read this comprehensive breakdown before you decide to add it to your cart. Scoring 60/100 on the CakeID index, we highlight the pros and cons below.
ā ļø 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 7g of sugar, this product maintains a balanced profile. It avoids the excessive sweetness of typical processed foods while providing 0g of protein.
Keto & Diet Matchmaker
For those following a strict Keto diet, Sun Chips - Harvest Cheddar is highly problematic. A standard Keto diet restricts carbs to about 20g per day. Just 100g of this product contains 75g of carbohydrates, which instantly consumes roughly 375% of your entire daily allowance.
Final Verdict
Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Sun Chips - Harvest Cheddar achieves a CakeID Score of 60/100.
Health Recommendations
Sodium Watch
Contains 1.5g salt/100g. Drink water.
Gut Health
Good fiber content.
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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 464 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:
Sugar Visualization
1 cube ā 4g sugar (Contains ~2 cubes)
Macros
FDA Check
Passed. No active recalls.
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