Veggie Patch, Crispy Meatless Chik'n Nuggets

Processing Score

9.3Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

7.5/10Excellent

The processing score reflects 38 ingredients, including artificial flavoring and emulsifiers or gums. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.

Nutrition Highlights

Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

610129066308

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size76 g

Amount per serving

Calories

170

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8g

10%

Saturated Fat 1g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 330mg

14%

Total Carbohydrate 13g

Dietary Fiber 2g

Total Sugars 1g

Protein 11g

Calcium 40mg

Iron 2.7mg

15%

Potassium 230mg

* 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

17 listed · 4 flagged for review

TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (WATER, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WHEAT PROTEIN), WATER, BREADCRUMBS (WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, SALT, SUNFLOWER OIL, YEAST, PAPRIKA OLEORESIN [COLOR]), VEGETABLE OIL (SUNFLOWER AND/OR CANOLA), ONIONS, WHEAT FLOUR, EGG WHITES. CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, PEA FIBER, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, ONION POWDER, METHYLCELLULOSE, GUAR GUM, CULTURED DEXTROSE, GARLIC POWDER, SPICES, VITAMINS AND MINERALS (POTASSIUM CITRATE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, NICOTINAMIDE, FERRIC PYROPHOSPHATE, ZINC OXIDE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, THIAMIN MONONITRTE, PYRIDOXIDE HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN, COPPER SULFATE, CYANOCOBALAMIN).

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Veggie Patch, Crispy Meatless Chik'n Nuggets scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Modified Proteins (Textured Vegetable Protein (Water, Soy Protein Concentrate, Wheat Protein)): Extensive modification indicates UPF.
Stabilizers & Gums (Methylcellulose, Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Plant-Based Proteins, this product is more processed than about 85% of the 990 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 Veggie Patch, Crispy Meatless Chik'n 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: Breadcrumbs (Wheat Flour, Water, Salt, Sunflower Oil, Yeast, Paprika Oleoresin [Color]).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Oil (Sunflower And/Or Canola).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Egg Whites. Contains Less Than 2% Of Autolyzed Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

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