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Thick, Bold & Spicy Red Sauce

Thick, Bold & Spicy Red Sauce nutrition label, ingredients and packaging

Not Vegan

Contains 'milk'

Health ScoreModerate
70/100
Calories
156
Sugar
8g
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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

Clean Ingredients List

We found no high-risk synthetic additives.

Full Ingredients List:

WATER., TOMATO PASTE., EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL,, DICED TOMATOES IN JUICE (TOMATOES,, TOMATO JUICE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID [ACIDULANT]),, GARLIC,, HONEY,, DICED ONION,, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES,, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT,, BASIL,, CRUSHED RED PEPPER,, ANCHO CHILI PEPPER POWDER,, BLACK PEPPER,, PAPRIKA,, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR,, CITRIC ACID (ACIDULANT),, NATURAL FLAVORS (MILK)

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 moderate quantity (12.5g)

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 (1.56g)

Contains moderate saturated fat.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in moderate quantity (7.81g)

Sugars in moderate quantity.

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

Salt in high quantity (1.84g)

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

  • Convenient Snack

Cons & Warnings

  • High Sodium

Processing Level

Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)

NOVA 4: Ultra Processed

Analysis Report

CakeID Data Lab

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Food Intelligence Engine

"Our algorithms analyze thousands of nutritional labels to find the hidden truths behind your food."

Health Integrity Analysis

Ever wondered what's really inside Thick, Bold & Spicy Red Sauce? We break down the label, macros, and hidden additives so you don't have to. Based on our algorithmic checks, it earns a score of 70/100. Here are the core facts.

✅ Ingredient Quality: Clean Label

A major advantage of Thick, Bold & Spicy Red Sauce is what it doesn't contain. Our scan found no high-risk synthetic dyes (like Red 40), artificial preservatives, or controversial sweeteners. This "Clean Label" status significantly boosts its health rating.

Nutritional Balance

With only 8g of sugar, this product maintains a balanced profile. It avoids the excessive sweetness of typical processed foods while providing 2g of protein.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Thick, Bold & Spicy Red Sauce achieves a CakeID Score of 70/100.

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

Sodium Watch

Contains 1.8g salt/100g. Drink water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thick, Bold & Spicy Red Sauce healthy?
It depends on your goals. With a score of 70/100, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Is Thick, Bold & Spicy Red Sauce 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
156
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g17%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1000mg43%
Total Carbohydrate 13g5%
Dietary Fiber 2g7%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 2g
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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Sugar Visualization

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~2 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.