Chicken Franks

Chicken Franks

Foster Farms · all Foster Farms products checked

Target diet: Vegan

Chicken Franks · Vegan

No, skip it.

chicken.

Automated check based on Open Food Facts label data. Not medical advice. Always check the package.

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Deciding ingredient

chicken

On the label

watersaltpotassium lactatepotassium acetatespicessodium phosphatesodium diacetateflavorings

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
250 kcal
Fat
21.4 g
Saturated fat
7.1 g
high
Carbohydrates
1.8 g
Sugars
0 g
low
Fibre
0 g
Protein
12.5 g
Salt
2.1 g
high

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, 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)

Mechanically separated chicken, water, salt, contains 2% or less of corn syrup solids, potassium lactate, potassium acetate, spices, sodium phosphate, sodium diacetate, flavorings, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite.

Detailed analysis: why is Chicken Franks not vegan?

Our analysis indicates that Chicken Franks 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: Mechanically separated chicken, water, salt, contains 2% or less of corn syrup solids, potassium lactate, potassium acetate, spices, sodium phosphate, sodium diacetate, flavorings, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Chicken Franks contains 250 calories per 100g, with 12.5g of protein, 21.4g of fat, and 1.8g of carbohydrates.

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 Franks Vegan?

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

Does Chicken Franks contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Mechanically separated chicken, water, salt, contains 2% or less of corn syrup solids, potassium lactate, potassium acetate, spices, sodium phosphate,...

What are the nutritional facts of Chicken Franks?

Chicken Franks contains 250 calories per 100g, with 12.5g of protein, 1.8g of carbohydrates, and 21.4g of fat.

How much sugar is in Chicken Franks?

Chicken Franks lists 0 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 Franks ultra-processed?

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

Can I eat Chicken Franks on a Vegan diet?

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