Trader Joe's, Chicken Less Strips
Processing Score
8.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 16 ingredients, including artificial colors and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
00922357
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size76 g
Amount per serving
Calories
110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g
2%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 330mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate 3g
1%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 20g
Calcium 40mg
3%
Iron 6.3mg
35%
* 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
16 listed · 2 flagged for reviewWATER, ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, NATURAL FLAVORS, EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, ORGANIC EVAPORATED CANE JUICE, SPICES, YEAST EXTRACT, SEA SALT, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, RED BELL PEPPER FLAKES, PARSLEY FLAKES, PEA PROTEIN, CARROT FIBER, SUNFLOWER OIL.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Trader Joe's, Chicken Less Strips scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Plant Proteins (Isolated Soy Protein, Pea Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Poultry, this product is more processed than about 80% of the 2,120 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 Trader Joe's, Chicken Less Strips' 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: Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Sunflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Sea Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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