Tyson, Chicken Nuggets
Processing Score
6.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 20 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
023700033680
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size79 g
Amount per serving
Calories
200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g
14%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 35mg
12%
Sodium 360mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate 14g
5%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 12g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
* 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
20 listed · 5 flagged for reviewCHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, RICE FLOUR, WATER, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, ANNATTO EXTRACT, CORN STARCH, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION, GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR, NATURAL SEA SALT, OIL OF GARLIC, ONION POWDER, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, SALT, SPICES, TORULA YEAST, WHITE PEPPER, XANTHAN GUM, BREADING SET IN VEGETABLE OIL.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Tyson, Chicken Nuggets scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Frozen Appetizers, this is among the less processed of the 4,714 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 Tyson, Chicken Nuggets' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto Extract.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Natural Sea Salt, Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Oil Of Garlic, Breading Set In Vegetable Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Torula Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
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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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