Blackened Chicken Breast

Blackened Chicken Breast

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Target diet: Vegan

Blackened Chicken Breast · Vegan

No, skip it.

chicken.

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Deciding ingredient

chicken

On the label

CHICKEN BREASTWATERCULTURED DEXTROSE&quotSALTSUGARVINEGAR&quotCULTURED CELERY JUICE&quotSODIUM PHOSPHATES

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientschicken
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
122 kcal
Fat
2.5 g
Saturated fat
0.8 g
low
Carbohydrates
0.8 g
Sugars
0.1 g
low
Fibre
0.3 g
Protein
22.5 g
Salt
0.1 g
low

Per 100 g this product is low in saturated fat, low in sugars, low in salt. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

CHICKEN BREAST, WATER, CULTURED DEXTROSE", CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SALT, SUGAR, VINEGAR", CULTURED CELERY JUICE", SODIUM PHOSPHATES, CARRAGEENAN, CHERRY POWDER, LEMON JUICE SOLIDS. COATED WITH SEASONINGS (GARLIC, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, BLACK PEPPER, OREGANO, THYME, WHITE PEPPER, DRIED PARSLEY, DRIED BASIL), SALT, CAYENNE PEPPER, RED BELL PEPPERS, CARÁMEL COLOR, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA "INGREDIENT TO PRESERVE QUALITY.

Detailed analysis: why is Blackened Chicken Breast not vegan?

Our analysis indicates that Blackened Chicken Breast is likely not suitable for a vegan diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • chicken

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: CHICKEN BREAST, WATER, CULTURED DEXTROSE", CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SALT, SUGAR, VINEGAR", CULTURED CELERY JUICE", SODIUM PHOSPHATES, CARRAGEENAN, CHERRY POWDER, LEMON JUICE SOLIDS. COATED WITH SEASONINGS (GARLIC, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, BLACK PEPPER, OREGANO, THYME, WHITE PEPPER, DRIED PARSLEY, DRIED BASIL), SALT, CAYENNE PEPPER, RED BELL PEPPERS, CARÁMEL COLOR, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA "INGREDIENT TO PRESERVE QUALITY.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Blackened Chicken Breast contains 122 calories per 100g, with 22.5g of protein, 2.5g of fat, and 0.8g of carbohydrates (0.1g of which is sugar).

What should you do?

If you are following a vegan diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer vegan-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Blackened Chicken Breast Vegan?

No, Blackened Chicken Breast is generally not Vegan because it contains chicken.

Does Blackened Chicken Breast contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: CHICKEN BREAST, WATER, CULTURED DEXTROSE", CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SALT, SUGAR, VINEGAR", CULTURED CELERY JUICE",...

What are the nutritional facts of Blackened Chicken Breast?

Blackened Chicken Breast contains 122 calories per 100g, with 22.5g of protein, 0.8g of carbohydrates, and 2.5g of fat.

How much sugar is in Blackened Chicken Breast?

Blackened Chicken Breast lists 0.1 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as low in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (5 g or less per 100 g).

Is Blackened Chicken Breast ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Blackened Chicken Breast is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Blackened Chicken Breast on a Vegan diet?

No, Blackened Chicken Breast is not recommended for a Vegan diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Vegan-certified alternatives.