Classic Popcorn Chicken
Processing Score
8.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6/10Good
The processing score reflects 24 ingredients, including modified ingredients and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
023700047588
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size84 g
Amount per serving
Calories
260
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g
18%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 610mg
27%
Total Carbohydrate 23g
8%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 12g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
* 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 · 4 flagged for reviewBONELESS, SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST CHUNKS WITH RIB MEAT, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, CHICKEN BROTH, WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, MODIFIED WHEAT STARCH, DEXTROSE, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, FLAVORINGS, GARLIC POWDER, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, NATURAL FLAVORS, ONION POWDER, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SPICES (INCLUDING CELERY SEED), WHEAT GLUTEN, YEAST, YEAST EXTRACT. BREADING SET IN VEGETABLE OIL.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Classic Popcorn Chicken scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Wheat Starch, Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Flavorings, Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Sodium Phosphates): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Frozen Appetizers, this product is more processed than about 39% 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 Classic 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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate).
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast, Yeast Extract. Breading Set In Vegetable Oil.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
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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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