Tyson, Parmesan Herb Encrusted Chicken Strips
Processing Score
8.2Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 34 ingredients, including modified ingredients and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
023700040183
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size84 g
Amount per serving
Calories
220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g
15%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 35mg
12%
Sodium 600mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate 13g
5%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 15g
Calcium 40mg
3%
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
18 listed · 3 flagged for reviewCHICKEN BREAST STRIPS WITH RIB MEAT, WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, CHEESE FLAVOR (NATURAL FLAVOR, MALTODEXTRIN, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, SODIUM CASEINATE), DRIED PARSLEY, DRIED YEAST, GARLIC POWDER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR, PARMESAN CHEESE POWDER [PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), DISODIUM PHOSPHATE], ROMANO AND PARMESAN CHEESE [ (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), (COW'S MILK)], SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SPICES, SUGAR, TURMERIC AND PAPRIKA OLEORESIN, WHEAT GLUTEN. BREADING SET IN VEGETABLE OIL.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Tyson, Parmesan Herb Encrusted Chicken Strips 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.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Industrial Enzymes (Romano And Parmesan Cheese [ (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), (Cow'S Milk)]): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Other Additives (Sodium Phosphates): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Frozen Appetizers, this product is more processed than about 39% 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, Parmesan Herb Encrusted Chicken 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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Cheese Flavor (Natural Flavor, Maltodextrin, Disodium Phosphate, Salt, Sodium Caseinate), Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Dried Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Parmesan Cheese Powder [Parmesan Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Disodium Phosphate].
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Wheat Gluten. Breading Set In Vegetable Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
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