Chicken Nuggets
Processing Score
6.7Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
7/10Excellent
The processing score reflects 23 ingredients, including natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
754807882597
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size84 g
Amount per serving
Calories
180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g
13%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 15mg
5%
Sodium 310mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate 13g
5%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 9g
Calcium 300mg
23%
Iron 1.4mg
8%
* 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.
Ingredients
22 listed · 6 flagged for reviewCHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, OF: SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVORS. BATTERED AND BREADED WITH: WHEAT FLOUR, FLAVOR, OF: WHEAT STARCH, BUTTERMILK, WHEY, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORNSTARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SPICES, SALT, DEXTROSE, MALTODEXTRIN, CARAMEL COLOR, PAPRIKA EXTRACT (COLOR). BREADING SET IN VEGETABLE OIL.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Chicken Nuggets scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Soy Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Frozen Appetizers, this is among the less processed of the 4,714 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Chicken Nuggets' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Of: Salt, Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Monocalcium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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1.05.0
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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