Plant-Based Chicken Tenders

Processing Score

10.3Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

4/10Fair

The processing score reflects 42 ingredients, including modified ingredients, enriched flour or grain, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and saturated fat.

Nutrition Highlights

Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein Source

Nutrient Alerts

High SodiumHigh Saturated Fat

Lightlife Plant-Based Chicken Tenders Poultry

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

0043454478490

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size91 g

Amount per serving

Calories

250

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15g

19%

Saturated Fat 5g

25%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 620mg

27%

Total Carbohydrate 22g

Dietary Fiber 2g

Total Sugars 1g

Includes 1g Added Sugars

Protein 8g

Vitamin D 0mcg

Calcium 180mg

14%

Iron 2.5mg

14%

Potassium 230mg

* 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

30 listed · 5 flagged for review

TENDER: WATER, COCONUT OIL, WHEAT GLUTEN, PEA PROTEIN, SUNFLOWER OIL, CANOLA OIL, METHYLCELLULOSE, TAPIOCA STARCH, SODIUM ALGINATE, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, VINEGAR, YEAST EXTRACT, GARLIC, TORULA YEAST, SPICE, NATURAL FLAVOR, DRIED ONIONS, IN A BREADING OF: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, THIAMINE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CORN FLOUR, CANE SUGAR, FLAVOR, YEAST, ONION POWDER, PAPRIKA, TURMERIC, GUAR GUM, PARTIALLY FRIED IN CANOLA OIL.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Plant-Based Chicken Tenders scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
Plant Proteins (Pea Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
Stabilizers & Gums (Methylcellulose, Sodium Alginate, Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor, Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Poultry, this product is more processed than about 80% of the 2,120 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 Plant-Based Chicken Tenders' 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: Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil, Canola Oil, Partially Fried In Canola Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Chloride.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast Extract, Torula Yeast, Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Cane Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

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