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P.f. Chang's, Chicken Fried Rice

Processing Score
14.0Ultra-Processed
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
031000900342
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, P.f. Chang's, Chicken Fried Rice 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.
  • Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
  • Natural Flavors (Michiu Wine (White Wine, Natural Flavor, Salt)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
  • Other Additives (Chili Paste (Red Chili Peppers, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, And Xanthan Gum)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Within Frozen Dinners, this product is more processed than about 37% of the 5,358 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 P.f. Chang's, Chicken Fried Rice'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.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Oyster Flavored Sauce Water, Sugar, Salt, Oyster Extractives Oyster, Water, Salt], Modified Corn Starch, Caramel Color, Corn Maltodextrin, Chicken Flavor (Natural Flavors [ Including Chicken Broth, Chicken Fat, Egg Yolk Solids, Nonfat Dry Milk], Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Salt, Corn Maltodextrin, Whey Powder).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil Corn Starch.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

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