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Safe for consumption.
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Kid-friendly ingredients.
Ingredient Decoder
Moderate Caution
CMC (Cellulose Gum)
A thickener and emulsifier. Recent research indicates it might alter healthy gut bacteria and promote intestinal inflammation similar to Polysorbate 80.
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Diet Compatibility
Vegan
Avoid
Gluten-Free
OK
Keto
Avoid
What you need to know
Fat in moderate quantity (11g)
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 high quantity (5.48g)
High consumption of saturated fats increases the risk of heart diseases. Choose products with lower content.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)
Sugars in moderate quantity (21.9g)
Sugars in moderate quantity.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts
Salt in high quantity (2.88g)
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
- ● Clean Ingredients
Cons & Warnings
- ● High Sugar Content
- ● 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 Whey Protein Isolate Chocolate Flavored. 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.
⚠️ Moderate Caution
While free from the most dangerous additives, we detected CMC (Cellulose Gum). A thickener and emulsifier. Recent research indicates it might alter healthy gut bacteria and promote intestinal inflammation similar to Polysorbate 80. It is generally safe in small amounts but worth noting for sensitive diets.
The Sugar Reality Check
This product contains 22g of sugar per 100g. To put that into perspective, that's equivalent to eating roughly 6 sugar cubes directly. While it might taste great, such a high glycemic load can lead to rapid insulin spikes followed by energy crashes.
Keto & Diet Matchmaker
For those following a strict Keto diet, Whey Protein Isolate Chocolate Flavored is highly problematic. A standard Keto diet restricts carbs to about 20g per day. Just 100g of this product contains 44g of carbohydrates, which instantly consumes roughly 220% of your entire daily allowance.
Final Verdict
Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Whey Protein Isolate Chocolate Flavored achieves a CakeID Score of 60/100.
Health Recommendations
Sodium Watch
Contains 2.9g salt/100g. Drink water.
Sugar Spike
High sugar may cause energy crashes.
Muscle Fuel
Great protein source.
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.
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To burn off the 1100 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:
Sugar Visualization
1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~5 cubes)
Macros
FDA Check
Passed. No active recalls.
