Chik'n Plant-Based Nuggets, Chik'n

Processing Score

8.1Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

7/10Excellent

The processing score reflects 22 ingredients, including artificial colors and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.

Nutrition Highlights

Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein Source

Meatless Farm Chik'n Plant-Based Nuggets, Chik'n Plant-Based Proteins

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

850014161200

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size100 g

Amount per serving

Calories

240

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12g

15%

Saturated Fat 1.5g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 400mg

17%

Total Carbohydrate 21g

Dietary Fiber 1g

Total Sugars 1g

Protein 11g

Vitamin D 20mcg

100%

Calcium 40mg

Iron 1mg

Potassium 370mg

* 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 · 2 flagged for review

VEGETABLE PROTEINS (WATER, WHEAT PROTEIN, WHEAT FLOUR), CORNFLAKES (CORN, SUGAR, SALT, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT), WATER, SUNFLOWER OIL, WHEAT GLUTEN, WHEAT FLOUR, PEA STARCH, PEA PROTEIN, SEA SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, YEAST EXTRACT, BAMBOO FIBER, SPICES, METHYLCELLULOSE, POTASSIUM LACTATE.

Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

Plant Proteins (Pea Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Stabilizers & Gums (Methylcellulose): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Plant-Based Proteins, this product is more processed than about 85% of the 990 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 Chik'n Plant-Based Nuggets, Chik'n'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: Cornflakes (Corn, Sugar, Salt, Barley Malt Extract).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sunflower Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Potassium Lactate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

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