Chicken Nuggets
Processing Score
6.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 16 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
023923206496
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size56 g
Amount per serving
Calories
130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g
8%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg
8%
Sodium 85mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate 10g
4%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 6g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 10mg
1%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
Potassium 530mg
11%
* 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
16 listed · 4 flagged for reviewCHICKEN BREAST MEAT, DRIED POTATOES, CANOLA OIL, WATER, CORN STARCH, RICE STARCH, CANE SUGAR, CORN FLOUR, RICE FLOUR, SPICES, SALT, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
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:
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
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.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Cane Sugar, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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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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