Daiya Dairy-Free Chocolate Cheezecake
Why It Scored This Way
Weak nutritional value, significant processing, or both make this product less supportive of a health-focused diet.
- Protein
- Fiber
- Added Sugar
- Saturated Fat
Verdict
Daiya Dairy-Free Chocolate Cheezecake is a prepared plant-based dessert cake with a cocoa-infused crust. Its main strength is the moderate protein content, while its main tradeoff is the high amount of added sugar. Overall, it serves as a decadent, convenience-focused treat for those seeking a traditional cheesecake experience.
How to Use This
Best kept to limited use within a balanced diet, in controlled portions and not as a routine choice. Pair it with a side of fresh raspberries or sliced strawberries for a balanced dessert plate.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is characterized by high calorie density and significant levels of saturated fat. It does provide a surprising amount of protein and fiber for a dessert, though these are offset by high sodium and sugar levels.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 480 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 29g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 470mg | 20% |
| Total Carbs | 53g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber | 5g | 18% |
| Total Sugars | 29g | — |
| Added Sugars | 28g | 56% |
| Protein | 5g | — |
| Calcium | 173mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 10% |
Ingredient Analysis
The filling is built from water, cane sugar, and coconut fats, using pea protein and various starches to create the cheesecake texture. The gluten-free crust adds further complexity with a blend of rice and sorghum flours, though the overall formulation relies on a long list of stabilizers and artificial colors to maintain its consistency.
Ingredients
Filling (Filtered Water, Cane Sugar, Creamed Coconut, Coconut Oil, Tapioca Flour, Expeller Pressed Safflower Oil, Cocoa Powder (Processed with Alkali), Potato Starch, Vanilla Extract, Pea Protein, Sea Salt, Carob Powder, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Alginate, Lactic Acid, Tricalcium Phosphate, Natural Flavors, Cultured Sugar, Enzyme), Gluten-Free Crust (Tapioca Flour, Cane Sugar, Coconut Oil, Brown Rice Flour, Water, White Whole Grain Sorghum Flour, Potato Starch, Cocoa Powder (Processed with Alkali), Expeller Pressed Safflower Oil, Milled Flax Seed, Vanilla Extract, Psyllium, Xanthan Gum, Sea Salt, Sunflower Lecithin, Caramel Color, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate)).
