Chick'n Less Plant Based Nuggets, Chick'n Less

Processing Score

10.7Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

6.5/10Good

The processing score reflects 43 ingredients, including modified ingredients, enriched flour or grain and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.

Nutrition Highlights

Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source

Nutrient Alerts

High Sodium

Open Nature Chick'n Less Plant Based Nuggets, Chick'n Less Plant-Based Proteins

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

079893164328

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size96 g

Amount per serving

Calories

240

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13g

17%

Saturated Fat 1.5g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 600mg

26%

Total Carbohydrate 21g

Dietary Fiber 3g

11%

Total Sugars 1g

Protein 12g

Vitamin D 0mcg

Calcium 70mg

Iron 3mg

17%

Potassium 240mg

* 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

27 listed · 4 flagged for review

VEGAN TENDER: WATER, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CANOLA OIL, SOY FLOUR, SOY ISOLATE, DRY ONION, MODIFIED CELLULOSE, 2% OR LESS OF: SEA SALT, GARLIC, SPICE, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORS (WITH SUNFLOWER OIL), DIJON MUSTARD (DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, WHITE WINE, SUGAR, SPICES, TURMERIC), TAPIOCA STARCH. BREAD COATING: WATER, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHOLE GRAIN YELLOW CORNFLOUR, SALT, 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF: CORN STARCH, YEAST, ASCORBIC ACID, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, CELERY SEED, BLACK PEPPER.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

Processed Dairy Ingredients (Soy Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
Stabilizers & Gums (Modified Cellulose): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors (With Sunflower Oil)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

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 Chick'n Less Plant Based Nuggets, Chick'n Less' 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.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: 2% Or Less Of: Sea Salt, Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Ascorbic Acid.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate).

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Wonder Bread vs Nature's Own and Sara Lee vs Nature's Own comparisons.

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