Daiya Dairy-Free New York Cheezecake
Why It Scored This Way
Very low nutritional value, heavy processing, or both make this product poorly aligned with a health-focused diet.
- Fiber
- Sodium
- Saturated Fat
- Added Sugar
Verdict
Daiya Dairy-Free New York Cheezecake is a frozen plant-based dessert designed to replicate a dense, creamy cake. Its main strength is a meaningful amount of fiber, while its main tradeoff is high added sugar. Overall, it is a decadent option for those wanting a traditional dessert experience without animal products.
How to Use This
Best reserved for rare occasions within a balanced diet, in very controlled portions and not as a routine choice. Pair it with fresh raspberries or sliced strawberries for a complete dessert plate.
Nutrition Overview
The label shows a high concentration of saturated fat and calories, paired with a significant sugar load. These factors outweigh the modest fiber content, resulting in low overall nutrient density.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 480 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 31g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 530mg | 23% |
| Total Carbs | 47g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars | 22g | — |
| Added Sugars | 21g | 42% |
| Protein | 3g | — |
| Calcium | 190mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
Ingredient Analysis
The filling is based on creamed coconut and coconut oil, while the crust utilizes a blend of brown rice and sorghum flours. To achieve the specific texture and stability of a frozen cake, the formulation relies on several industrial gums and refined starches.
Ingredients
Filling (Filtered Water, Creamed Coconut, Cane Sugar, Coconut Oil, Tapioca Flour, Expeller Pressed Safflower Oil, Potato Starch, Pea Protein, Vanilla Extract, Sea Salt, 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, White Whole Grain Sorghum Flour, Potato Starch, Water, Expeller Pressed Safflower Oil, Blackstrap Molasses, Vanilla Extract, Milled Flax Seed, Psyllium, Sea Salt, Sunflower Lecithin, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Xanthan Gum).
