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Sunflower butter cookies

Sunflower butter cookies nutrition label, ingredients and packaging

Not Vegan

Contains 'butter'

Health ScoreModerate
75/100
Calories
464
Sugar
39g
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❌ TOXIC: Acute kidney failure.
Ref: AKC
☠️ FATAL: Respiratory failure.
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⚠️ SODIUM ION POISONING: Vomiting, seizures (in high doses).
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🚫 BANNED: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
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🚫 ZERO TOLERANCE: Developmental damage. (CDC)
Too much sugar (>25g) for kids. ()

Ingredient Decoder

Moderate Caution

Brown Rice Syrup

A sweetener often touted as healthy, but has a very high glycemic index and often contains traces of arsenic.

Full Ingredients List:

Sunflower Seed Butter (Dry Roasted Sunflower Seeds, Cane Sugar, Salt), Cane Sugar, Brown Rice Flour, Dates, Pear Juice Concentrate, Sorghum Flour, Sunflower Seeds, Brown Rice Syrup, Grape Juice Concentrate, Natural Flavors, Salt, Baking Soda, Buckwheat Flour, Vanilla Extract (Water, Ethyl Alcohol, Cane Sugar, Vanilla Bean Extractives), Xanthan Gum, Konjac Gum

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 (16.1g)

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 (0g)

Saturated fat in low quantity. Good for maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in high quantity (39.3g)

A high consumption of sugar causes weight gain, tooth decay, and risks of type 2 diabetes. Limit sugary drinks and snacks.

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

Salt in moderate quantity (1.03g)

Salt in moderate quantity.

Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction

Health Benefits

  • Convenient Snack

Cons & Warnings

  • High Sugar Content

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 Sunflower butter cookies 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.

⚠️ Moderate Caution

While free from the most dangerous additives, we detected Brown Rice Syrup. A sweetener often touted as healthy, but has a very high glycemic index and often contains traces of arsenic. It is generally safe in small amounts but worth noting for sensitive diets.

The Sugar Reality Check

This product contains 39g of sugar per 100g. To put that into perspective, that's equivalent to eating roughly 10 sugar cubes directly. While it might taste great, such a high glycemic load can lead to rapid insulin spikes followed by energy crashes.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Sunflower butter cookies 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

Sugar Spike

High sugar may cause energy crashes.

Gut Health

Good fiber content.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sunflower butter cookies 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 Sunflower butter cookies Vegan?
No. Contains 'butter'.
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
464
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g21%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 68g25%
Dietary Fiber 7g25%
Total Sugars 39g
Protein 11g
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 464 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

46
Run
58
Cycle
116
Walk

Sugar Visualization

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~10 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.