Chicken Breast Nuggets

Chicken Breast Nuggets

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Target diet: Vegan

Chicken Breast Nuggets · Vegan

No, skip it.

whey, and 2 more.

  • whey
  • chicken
  • Milk (allergen data)

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Deciding ingredient

whey

On the label

waterbleached wheat flourenriched wheat flourenriched with niacinreduced ironthiamine mononitrateriboflavinfolic acid

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientswhey, chicken, Milk (allergen data)
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
250 kcal
Fat
14.3 g
Saturated fat
2.4 g
Carbohydrates
16.7 g
Sugars
1.2 g
low
Fibre
0 g
Protein
14.3 g
Salt
1.5 g
high

Per 100 g this product is low in sugars, high 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)

Boneless chicken breast with rib meat, water, bleached wheat flour, enriched wheat flour (enriched with niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), yellow corn flour, yellow corn meal. contains less than 2% of salt, sodium lactate, potassium lactate, dextrose, sugar, yeast, whey, sodium phosphate, flavor, sodium diacetate, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate), calcium propionate, extractives of paprika, potassium sorbate, guar gum, oleoresin paprika.

Detailed analysis: why is Chicken Breast Nuggets not vegan?

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

  • whey
  • chicken
  • Milk (allergen data)

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Boneless chicken breast with rib meat, water, bleached wheat flour, enriched wheat flour (enriched with niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), yellow corn flour, yellow corn meal. contains less than 2% of salt, sodium lactate, potassium lactate, dextrose, sugar, yeast, whey, sodium phosphate, flavor, sodium diacetate, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate), calcium propionate, extractives of paprika, potassium sorbate, guar gum, oleoresin paprika.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Chicken Breast Nuggets contains 250 calories per 100g, with 14.3g of protein, 14.3g of fat, and 16.7g of carbohydrates (1.2g 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 Chicken Breast Nuggets Vegan?

No, Chicken Breast Nuggets is generally not Vegan because it contains whey, chicken, Milk (allergen data).

Does Chicken Breast Nuggets contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Boneless chicken breast with rib meat, water, bleached wheat flour, enriched wheat flour (enriched with niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, ri...

What are the nutritional facts of Chicken Breast Nuggets?

Chicken Breast Nuggets contains 250 calories per 100g, with 14.3g of protein, 16.7g of carbohydrates, and 14.3g of fat.

How much sugar is in Chicken Breast Nuggets?

Chicken Breast Nuggets lists 1.2 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 Chicken Breast Nuggets ultra-processed?

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

Can I eat Chicken Breast Nuggets on a Vegan diet?

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