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Classic Chicken Pot Pie, 6 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4

Classic Chicken Pot Pie, 6 OZ

BOOMERANGS
Available at Whole Foods
310
Calories
10g
Protein
1g
Sugars
570mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
106
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this single‑serve frozen chicken pot pie in the freezer aisle or microwaveable dinners section — a quick comfort meal for busy nights or nostalgic solo dinners. It gives a warm, comforting and convenience-driven vibe, evoking homey pot‑pie memories but packaged for speed. The long ingredient list (modified starch, margarine with emulsifiers, flavorings, reconstituted chicken with added water) and industrial additives signal ultraprocessing aimed at consistent texture, shelf life and fast prep (typical NOVA 4 cues).

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 OZ
Servings per Container: 1
Calories310
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium570mg25%
Total Carbohydrate48g17%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars1g
Protein10g
* 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

SAUCE, (MILK,, ONIONS,, WATER,, FOOD, STARCH-MODIFIED,, VEGETABLE, STOCK, BASE, (VEGETABLES, [CARROTS,, ONIONS,, TOMATOES,, POTATOES, AND, CELERY],, SALT,, YEAST, EXTRACT,, CORN, STARCH,, CORN, OIL,, ONION, POWDER,, SUGAR,, NATURAL, FLAVORING,, LACTIC, ACID),, SEA, SALT,, GARLIC, POWDER,, SPICE), UNBLEACHED, UNTREATED, WHEAT, FLOUR, WATER, GRILLED, CHICKEN**, (BONELESS,, SKINLESS, CHICKEN, BREAST, MEAT,, WATER,, RICE, STARCH,, SALT), MARGARINE, (PALM, OIL,, PALM, FRACTIONS,, CANOLA, OIL,, WATER,, SALT,, PERMITTED, PLANT, BASED, EMULSIFIERS, [DISTILLED, MONOGLYCERIDES,, SOYA, LECITHIN],, BUTTER, FLAVOR, (PLANT, DERIVED),, CITRIC, ACID,, ANTIOXIDANT,, MIXED, TOCOPHEROL, [SOY-DERIVED],, VITAMIN, A,, BETA, CAROTENE, [COLOR]), CARROTS, PEAS, CELERY, PALM, OIL, AND, PALM, FRACTION, SEA, SALT, MALTED, BARLEY, FLOUR, NATURALLY, MODIFIED, VITAL, WHEAT, GLUTEN, NATURAL, BUTTER, FLAVOR, (PLANT, DERIVED)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • distilled monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • soya lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial formulations and additives (modified food starch, emulsifiers, flavors, margarine with mono‑ and diglycerides, reconstituted chicken with added water) and is a ready‑to‑heat packaged product, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Classic Chicken Pot Pie, 6 OZ

The Classic Chicken Pot Pie can be a comforting meal option, especially on a chilly day! With 310 calories and 10 grams of protein, it provides a satisfying balance. However, it's important to note that it's not particularly high in fiber or vitamins, so while it's not unhealthy, it’s best enjoyed as part of a varied diet.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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$4.29
per package