Popcorn Chicken
Processing Score
6.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6/10Good
The processing score reflects 17 ingredients, including corn syrup, emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
070038668961
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size84 g
Amount per serving
Calories
160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g
8%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg
10%
Sodium 610mg
27%
Total Carbohydrate 17g
6%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 1g
Includes 1g Added Sugars
2%
Protein 12g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 1mg
6%
Potassium 180mg
4%
* 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
15 listed · 5 flagged for reviewCHICKEN BREAST MEAT WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES. BATTERED AND BREADED WITH: WHEAT FLOUR, FOOD STARCH, GARLIC POWDER, SPICES, DEXTROSE, RICE FLOUR, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, XANTHAN GUM, LEMON JUICE SOLIDS, NATURAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO OIL. BREADING SET IN VEGETABLE OIL.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Popcorn Chicken scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural 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 Popcorn Chicken's 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: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto Oil. Breading Set In Vegetable Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
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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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