Chicken Luncheon Loaf
Processing Score
7.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 12 ingredients, including preservatives, modified ingredients and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Saturated FatHigh Cholesterol
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
0075069340015
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size56 g
Amount per serving
Calories
120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
12%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 70mg
23%
Sodium 570mg
25%
Total Carbohydrate 3g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 7g
Calcium 40mg
3%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
* 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
12 listed · 3 flagged for reviewMECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, WATER, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, SALT, OF: SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SPICES, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, PAPRIKA, NATURAL FLAVORINGS, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, DEXTROSE, SODIUM NITRITE.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Chicken Luncheon Loaf scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Meats (Mechanically Separated Chicken): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Modified Starches (Modified Potato Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Other Additives (Of: Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavorings): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Canned Meat, this product is more processed than about 53% of the 755 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 Chicken Luncheon Loaf'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.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
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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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