Lunchables Chicken Dunks, 4.2 Oz

Processing Score

28.2Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

2.5/10Poor

The processing score reflects 92 ingredients, including high-fructose corn syrup, artificial flavoring, MSG, plus 6 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.

Nutrition Highlights

Good Protein Source

Lunchables Chicken Dunks, 4.2 Oz Boxed Dinners & Sides

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

0044700063576

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size119 g

Amount per serving

Calories

300

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13g

17%

Saturated Fat 3.5g

18%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 20mg

Sodium 530mg

23%

Total Carbohydrate 39g

14%

Dietary Fiber <1g

Total Sugars 21g

Protein 8g

Calcium 0mg

Iron 1.8mg

10%

* 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

55 listed · 17 flagged for review

FULLY COOKED BREADED NUGGET-SHAPED CHICKEN PATTIES - NUGGET SHAPED CHICKEN PATTIES - WHITE CHICKEN, WATER, POTASSIUM LACTATE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, DEXTROSE, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, CARRAGEENAN, SODIUM DIACETATE, LEMON JUICE SOLIDS, FLAVOR, BREADING - WHEAT FLOUR, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, WHEAT GLUTEN, EGG WHITES, WHEY [FROM MILK], SPICES, CARAMEL COLOR, PAPRIKA [COLOR], ONION POWDER, EXTRACTIVE OF PAPRIKA, CELERY SEED EXTRACT, BATTER - BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, GARLIC POWDER, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SEASONING BLEND - ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, SOYBEAN OIL (AS A PROCESSING AID), SPICE EXTRACTIVE, EXTRACTIVES OF CELERY SEED, BROWNED IN SOYBEAN OIL, KETCHUP WITH STARCH ADDED - WATER, TOMATO PASTE, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SUCROSE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SOYBEAN OIL, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, SPICE, NATURAL FLAVOR, CHOCOLATE SANDWICH COOKIE - SUGAR, UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), PALM AND/OR CANOLA OIL, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), LEAVENING (BAKING SODA AND/OR CALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SOY LECITHIN, CHOCOLATE.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Lunchables Chicken Dunks, 4.2 Oz scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch, Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
Other Additives (Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Diacetate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Stabilizers & Gums (Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Boxed Dinners & Sides, this product is more processed than about 53% of the 4,145 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 Lunchables Chicken Dunks, 4.2 Oz'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.

Natural FlavorsUPF marker

In this product: Flavor, Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavor.

Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Processed Fruit ProductsUPF marker

In this product: Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Chocolate.

Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Soy Lecithin.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Potassium Lactate, Potassium Chloride.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Dextrose, Sucrose, Chocolate Sandwich Cookie - Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil (As A Processing Aid), Browned In Soybean Oil, Soybean Oil, Palm And/Or Canola Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Lunchables vs Homemade Lunch comparison. You can also see how it fits our Lunchables explainer.

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