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White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Energy Bar

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Energy Bar nutrition label, ingredients and packaging

Not Vegan

Contains 'milk'

Health ScoreModerate
50/100
Calories
382
Sugar
43g
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Family & Pet Safety

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Not Dog Safe 🐶❌

❌ TOXIC: Theobromine causes heart failure.
Ref: ASPCA
❌ TOXIC: High Theobromine content.
Ref: ASPCA
⚠️ TOXIC: Weakness, vomiting, tremors.
Ref: ASPCA
⚠️ SODIUM ION POISONING: Vomiting, seizures (in high doses).
Ref: Merck Vet
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Pregnancy Safe? 🤰✅

Safe for consumption.

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Limit for Kids 👶⚠️

Too much sugar (>25g) for kids. ()

Ingredient Decoder

Moderate Caution

Soybean Oil

A ubiquitous vegetable oil high in Omega-6 fatty acids. Excessive consumption of Omega-6s without balancing Omega-3s can promote systemic inflammation in the body.

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.

Soy Protein Isolate

A highly processed protein. The extraction process often uses hexane (a neurotoxin). It also contains high levels of phytoestrogens.

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:

organic brown rice syrup, organic rolled oats, organic cane syrup, white chocolate (cane sugar, cocoa butter, organic whole milk powder, sunflower lecithin), soy crisps (soy protein isolate, rice flour, salt), organic soy butter (organic roasted dehulled ground soybeans, organic soybean oil, salt), organic inverted cane sugar, organic roasted soybeans, organic toasted oats (organic whole grain oats, organic evaporated cane sugar, mixed tocopherols), organic soy flour, macadamia nuts, organic psyllium, natural flavors, organic oat fiber, sea salt, caramel, cocoa butter, vitamin mineral blend: magnesium phosphate, dicalcium phosphate, maltodextrin, ascorbic acid, dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, niacinamide, ferrous fumarate, vitamin a acetate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, cyanocobalamin

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 (10.3g)

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 (4.32g)

Contains moderate saturated fat.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in high quantity (43.3g)

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 White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Energy Bar 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 50/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.

⚠️ Moderate Caution

While free from the most dangerous additives, we detected Soybean Oil. A ubiquitous vegetable oil high in Omega-6 fatty acids. Excessive consumption of Omega-6s without balancing Omega-3s can promote systemic inflammation in the body. It is generally safe in small amounts but worth noting for sensitive diets.

The Sugar Reality Check

This product contains 43g of sugar per 100g. To put that into perspective, that's equivalent to eating roughly 11 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, White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Energy Bar achieves a CakeID Score of 50/100.

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 White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Energy Bar healthy?
It depends on your goals. With a score of 50/100, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Is White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Energy Bar 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
382
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g13%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 59g21%
Dietary Fiber 9g32%
Total Sugars 43g
Protein 13g
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 382 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

38
Run
48
Cycle
96
Walk

Sugar Visualization

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~11 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.