Comparisons · October 30, 2026
Is Violife Healthier Than Daiya? 6 g vs 4 g Sat Fat
Per 1/4 cup, Violife mozzarella shreds have 6 g saturated fat and 0 g protein; Daiya's oat-based shreds have 4 g and 1 g, plus 311 mg calcium. Labels compared.
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Comparisons · October 30, 2026
Yuka vs Open Food Facts: Scores, Data and Price Compared
Yuka scores food 0-100 (60% nutrition, 30% additives, 10% organic) with a paid tier; Open Food Facts is a free, open, volunteer-built database with Nutri-Score and NOVA.
Comparisons · October 29, 2026
Doctor's Best vs Nature Made Magnesium: Both 200 mg
Both list 200 mg magnesium (48% DV) per 2-unit serving. Doctor's Best uses a lysinate glycinate chelate; Nature Made lists bisglycinate. Labels compared.
Comparisons · October 28, 2026
Does Nutpods Have Carrageenan? No. Nutpods vs Califia
Neither lists carrageenan. Nutpods Original uses acacia and gellan gum; Califia Unsweetened Almond Creamer lists no gums or oils; Califia oat has sunflower oil.
Comparisons · October 27, 2026
Ore-Ida vs McCain Extra Crispy Crinkles: 160 vs 120 Cal
Per 3 oz, Ore-Ida Extra Crispy Crinkles list 160 calories and 420 mg sodium; McCain Extra Crispy Crinkle lists 120 and 310 mg. Coatings and oils compared.
Comparisons · October 27, 2026
Is Frigo Healthier Than Sargento? 80 vs 90 Cal per Stick
Frigo vs Sargento string cheese, label to label: same four basic ingredients, 80 vs 90 calories, 6 g vs 7 g protein and about 200 vs 190 mg sodium per stick.
Comparisons · October 26, 2026
Pacific vs Swanson Chicken Broth: 530mg vs 860mg Sodium
Swanson has 860mg sodium per cup (37% DV) vs Pacific Organic's 530mg (23% DV); Pacific lists <1g added sugar. Ingredients and flavorings compared.
Comparisons · October 25, 2026
Optimum Nutrition vs Premier Protein Powder: 24 g or 30 g?
Premier Protein Chocolate Milkshake powder has 30 g protein per 41 g serving; ON Gold Standard Double Rich Chocolate has 24 g per 31 g scoop.
Comparisons · October 25, 2026
Which Has More Sodium, French's or Grey Poupon? 55 vs 115 mg
Per 1 tsp (5 g), French's Classic Yellow Mustard lists 55 mg sodium and Grey Poupon Dijon lists 115 mg. Ingredients compared: turmeric and paprika vs white wine.
Comparisons · October 25, 2026
Does Daisy Cottage Cheese Have Gums? No, Nor Does Good Culture
Daisy 4% lists cultured skim milk, cream and salt; Good Culture 4% lists milk, cream, sea salt and cultures. Neither lists gums. Protein and sodium per 1/2 cup compared.
Comparisons · October 25, 2026
Does Shredded Cheese Have Cellulose? Sargento Yes, Tillamook No
Sargento sharp cheddar shreds list powdered cellulose; Tillamook uses potato starch. Both add natamycin and annatto. Compare labels, sodium and protein.
Comparisons · October 25, 2026
Does Nutella Have Palm Oil? Nutella vs Nocciolata Ingredients
Nutella lists palm oil second; Nocciolata uses sunflower oil and is labeled palm oil free. Saturated fat: 4 g per 37 g vs 2 g per 34 g serving.
Comparisons · October 24, 2026
Hershey's vs Cadbury Milk Chocolate: Is US Cadbury Made by Hershey?
In the US, Hershey makes Cadbury under license. Both bars list sugar first and PGPR; Cadbury adds lactose and artificial flavor. Labels compared.
Latest News · October 24, 2026
FDA Cadmium Limits for Baby Food: 10 to 45 ppb Proposed
FDA's Oct. 22 draft guidance sets cadmium action levels for baby food: 10 ppb for most purees, 25 for carrots, 45 for infant cereal. What changes and what doesn't.
Comparisons · October 23, 2026
Hidden Valley vs Ken's Ranch: Both Have MSG, 130 vs 140 Calories
Hidden Valley Original Ranch and Ken's Steak House Ranch both list MSG, sorbic acid and calcium disodium EDTA. 130 vs 140 calories and 13 g vs 15 g fat per 2 tbsp.
Comparisons · October 22, 2026
Miracle Whip vs Hellmann's: Is It Mayo? 35 vs 90 Calories
Miracle Whip is sold as a mayo-like dressing, not mayonnaise. We compare it with Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise on calories, sugar, oils and EDTA.
Latest News · October 19, 2026
Lidl Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato Recalled for Listeria
Lidl US recalled one lot of Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato (UPC 4 0564897 22458, lot 085261) after routine testing found Listeria. No illnesses reported.
Comparisons · October 17, 2026
Rao's vs Prego: Added Sugar 0 g vs 4 g per Half Cup
Rao's Marinara has 0 g added sugar, 420 mg sodium and 100 kcal per 1/2 cup; Prego Traditional has 4 g added sugar, 470 mg sodium and 70 kcal. Both are Campbell's brands.
Latest News · October 17, 2026
Family Farmstead Raw Cheddar Recall: Check Best By 7/22/27
Family Farmstead Dairy is recalling raw mild cheddar with lot and best-by 7/22/27 after a Maryland test found E. coli O26 and O45. No illnesses reported so far.
Comparisons · October 8, 2026
Coffee mate vs International Delight: Ingredients and Sugar
Coffee mate vs International Delight French Vanilla creamer: soybean/canola oil vs palm oil, sugar per tablespoon, carrageenan and the other additives on each label.
Latest News · October 8, 2026
Two Weeks of Ultra-Processed Food Didn't Dull Satiety Hormones
A small Dutch trial fed young adults diets of about 95% ultra-processed food for two weeks. Gut fullness hormones did not change, though hunger ratings shifted slightly.
Ingredient Reviews · October 8, 2026
Pectin: The Fruit Fiber in Friendly's Bars and Nature's Bakery
Friendly's Orange Cream bars and Nature's Bakery fig bars both list pectin. What it is, where it comes from, its US GRAS and fiber status, and EFSA's view.
Latest News · October 8, 2026
Study: Most Critics of the Nova UPF System Had Industry Ties
A review in AJPH found 68.5% of authors of 69 articles critiquing the Nova ultra-processed food system had food-industry ties. What it does and does not show.
Ingredient Reviews · October 7, 2026
Glycerol Ester of Rosin: The Pine Ingredient in Fanta and Fresca
Fanta Orange and Fresca both list glycerol ester of rosin. What this pine-derived ester gum is, the US 100 ppm drink cap, and EFSA's 2023 ADI.
Latest News · October 7, 2026
Do Sweetener Blends Add Up? A New Review Says No
A toxicology review says six common low- and no-calorie sweeteners share no target organs or modes of action, so the authors argue their risks do not add up.
Ingredient Reviews · October 5, 2026
Cocoa Processed With Alkali: What Dutch Cocoa Means on Labels
Six scanned products list cocoa or chocolate processed with alkali. What the alkali step is, what US and EU rules allow, and what it does to flavanols.
Latest News · October 5, 2026
Ultra-Processed Food, Sleep and Type 2 Diabetes Risk
A UK Biobank study of 56,964 adults links more ultra-processed food to higher type 2 diabetes risk, and activity and sleep to lower risk at every gene level.
Latest News · October 5, 2026
Red Meat vs Plant-Based Meat: 10-Week Trial Results
A 10-week New Zealand trial found no heart-marker differences between beef and lamb or plant-based meat; omega-3 DPA dipped on the plant-based diet.
Ingredient Reviews · October 4, 2026
Acacia Gum (Gum Arabic): What It Is and Why FDA Calls It Fiber
Acacia gum appears in Fresca and inside Ryse's MCT oil powder. What the tree gum is, its GRAS limits, FDA's 2021 fiber decision and what EFSA found.
Ingredient Reviews · October 3, 2026
Inulin and Chicory Root Fiber: What the Label Means
Inulin shows up as chicory root fiber or agave inulin in bars and shakes. What it is, how FDA counts it as fiber, and what studies say about tolerance.
Latest News · October 3, 2026
Sugary drinks and ADHD symptoms: what a new review found
A meta-analysis of nine observational studies in 461,109 children links sugary drinks with ADHD symptoms, but the authors warn it can't show cause.
Ingredient Reviews · October 2, 2026
Caffeine on Food Labels: How Much Is Too Much?
FDA cites 400 mg a day for most adults; EFSA flags 200 mg in one go. What the label must say about caffeine, and what three scanned energy drinks list.
Latest News · October 2, 2026
Ultra-Processed Food Trials: Weight Gain Clear, Cause Less So
A review of 10 randomized trials found ultra-processed diets led to more weight gain, but higher energy density may explain it and certainty is rated low.
Latest News · October 2, 2026
Toddler Diets and Toxic Metals: What a Swedish Study Found
A Swedish study tested blood and urine from 593 young children. Diets heavy in plant-based milk and meat alternatives, nuts and seeds tracked with more cadmium.
Latest News · October 2, 2026
Vegan vs Meat-Rich Diet: Mold Toxins in Urine After 8 Weeks
In a German trial of 63 adults, a vegan diet raised some urinary mold-toxin markers and a meat-rich diet raised another. No health effects were measured.
Latest News · October 2, 2026
Probiotic Juice Maker Skipped the Pathogen Kill Step, FDA Says
An FDA letter posted Sept. 29 says a New York firm bottled probiotic juice without the required 5-log pathogen kill step. Why probiotics don't exempt juice.
Latest News · October 1, 2026
Ultra-Processed Food, Crohn's Risk and Low DHA: New Study
A UK Biobank-based study linked a blood signature of ultra-processed eating to Crohn's disease and found lower DHA, an omega-3, explained part of it.
Latest News · September 29, 2026
Burritos, Cheese, Fish Tied to PFAS in Kids' Blood: Study
A small NIH-funded study of 110 children linked burritos, cheese, fish and beef to higher blood PFAS, while school-meal use was tied to lower levels.
Comparisons · September 29, 2026
Celsius vs Monster: Which Has More Caffeine and Sugar?
Celsius has 200 mg caffeine and 0 g added sugar per 12 oz can; original Monster has 160 mg and 54 g added sugar per 16 oz. Sweeteners and preservatives compared.
Ingredient Reviews · September 29, 2026
What Is Locust Bean Gum? Carob Seed Thickener (E410)
Locust bean gum (carob bean gum, E410) is a thickener from carob tree seeds, used in ice cream and soda. What FDA and EFSA say, and where it shows up.
Ingredient Reviews · September 27, 2026
Is Sodium Phosphate in Food Safe? What FDA and EFSA Say
FDA lists sodium phosphate as GRAS (21 CFR 182.1778); the clearest case for limiting it is kidney disease. Where it shows up and what EFSA found.
Ingredient Reviews · September 27, 2026
Is Silicon Dioxide Bad for You? The Anti-Caking Additive
Silicon dioxide (E 551) keeps powders and seasonings from clumping. What FDA and EFSA say, the nano question, and why it is not sand dust.
Ingredient Reviews · September 13, 2026
Is Soy Lecithin Safe? Uses, Allergy Facts, and Label Names
Learn what soy lecithin is, why it is added to chocolate and protein bars, its FDA and EFSA safety status, and how it affects people with soy allergies.
Ingredient Reviews · September 13, 2026
Is Taurine Safe? Energy Drinks, EFSA Limits, and Labels
Learn what taurine is, why it appears in energy drinks, how it is manufactured, its regulatory safety status under EFSA and FDA, and who should limit intake.
Ingredient Reviews · June 15, 2026
What Are Natural Flavors? Uses, Labels, and Safety Explained
Are natural flavors actually natural? Learn how these highly processed mixtures are made, how they are regulated, and how to identify them on labels.
Ingredient Reviews · June 15, 2026
Is Benzoyl Peroxide Safe? Stability, Regulation, and Safety
Learn how benzoyl peroxide treats acne, how it is made, what recent benzene recalls found, and how to read product labels.
Ingredient Reviews · June 5, 2026
Is Carrageenan Safe? Uses, Safety, and Regulatory Status
Discover what carrageenan is, why it is used as a food stabilizer, and what the latest scientific research says about its impact on digestive health.
Ingredient Reviews · June 4, 2026
What Is Red 40? Uses, Safety, and Pending FDA Regulations
Learn what Red 40 is, why it is used, what current safety research says, how regulations are changing, and how to spot it on labels.
Ingredient Reviews · June 4, 2026
What Is Gluten? Uses, Health Effects, and Labeling Explained
Discover what gluten is, how it is processed, its safety profile, regulatory changes as of 2026, and how to identify hidden sources on food labels.