Swanson Meal Chicken

Processing Score

9.4Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

4.5/10Fair

The processing score reflects 27 ingredients, including MSG, modified ingredients and emulsifiers or gums. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

00051000024022

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size298 g

Amount per serving

Calories

260

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15g

19%

Saturated Fat 4g

20%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 45mg

15%

Sodium 1320mg

57%

Total Carbohydrate 16g

Dietary Fiber 2g

Total Sugars 2g

Protein 14g

Calcium 20mg

Iron 1.1mg

* 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

26 listed · 6 flagged for review

CHICKEN STOCK, WHITE CHICKEN MEAT, MUSHROOMS, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, RED PEPPERS, VEGETABLE OIL, WHEAT FLOUR, CHICKEN STOCK CONCENTRATE, CHICKEN FAT, GREEN PEPPERS, SALT, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, DEHYDRATED CREAM, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, FLAVORING, YEAST EXTRACT, DEHYDRATED CHICKEN BROTH, SUGAR, NONFAT MILK, BETA CAROTENE FOR COLOR, DEHYDRATED ONIONS, DEHYDRATED CHICKEN, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, TURMERIC EXTRACT, PAPRIKA EXTRACT.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
Processed Dairy Ingredients (Soy Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Flavoring): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Beef, Pork & Lamb, this product is more processed than about 91% of the 4,915 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 Swanson Meal Chicken'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.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable 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: Sodium Phosphate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Beta Carotene For Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

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