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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 spot this single-serve Classic Chicken Pot Pie in the frozen or prepared-meals aisle as a quick grab for a lonely weeknight or a nostalgic comfort lunch. It gives a homey, comforting vibe — like a microwaved childhood favorite — but the long ingredient list (modified starches, margarine with emulsifiers, concentrated flavorings and a vegetable stock base) and engineered textures signal an industrially formulated ready-meal rather than a homemade pie.

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 multiple industrial ingredients (modified food starch, margarine with emulsifiers, natural flavorings, vegetable stock base, and other processed components) and is a ready-to-heat manufactured product, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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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

back-to-school
movie-night
storm-prep

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientcomforting
$4.29
per package