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Tempura Chicken with Sweet Chili Sauce, 10 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4

Tempura Chicken with Sweet Chili Sauce, 10 OZ

FEEL GOOD FOODS
Available at Whole Foods
560
Calories
33g
Protein
45g
Sugars
1800mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
47
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the frozen prepared foods section or grabbed for a quick oven/air‑fryer meal — handy for game nights, lazy dinners, or party snacks. It reads indulgent and convenient with nostalgic fried‑chicken vibes, but the long ingredient list (refined flours/starches, xanthan gum, chemical leaveners, and a prepared sauce) points to an engineered crispy texture and extended shelf life. The listed nutrition (very high sodium and sugar) reinforces its ultra‑processed character.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories560
% Daily Value*
Total Fat16g21%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol110mg37%
Sodium1800mg78%
Total Carbohydrate69g25%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars45g
Protein33g
* 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

CHICKEN, BREAST, MEAT, WATER, RICE, FLOUR, CORN, STARCH, CANOLA, OIL, TAMARI, SOY, SAUCE, (WATER,, SOYBEANS,, SALT,, SUGAR), CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, BUTTERMILK, EGGS, SALT, GARLIC, POWDER, SUGAR, CITRUS, FIBER, ONION, POWDER, BAKING, POWDER, (SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE,, BAKING, SODA,, CORNSTARCH,, AND, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE), BLACK, PEPPER, XANTHAN, GUM.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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?

This is a ready-to-heat industrial formulation containing additives and processed components (xanthan gum, chemical baking powder with phosphates, refined starches, prepared sauce), consistent with NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Tempura Chicken with Sweet Chili Sauce, 10 OZ

The Tempura Chicken packs a punch with 33 grams of protein, which is great if you're looking for a filling meal. However, it does have 560 calories and a decent amount of sodium (1800 mg), so it's best enjoyed in moderation, especially if you're watching your salt intake. Think of it as a treat rather than an everyday staple!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

convenientindulgentnostalgic
$10.99
per package