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Seven Grain Crispy Chick'n Tenders, 9 OZ
meat/meat-alternatives
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Seven Grain Crispy Chick'n Tenders, 9 OZ

GARDEIN
Available at Whole Foods
100
Calories
8g
Protein
230mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
60
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot these in the frozen plant-based aisle or in your freezer as an easy weeknight dinner, snack, or kid-friendly option—think classic chicken-tender nostalgia but meatless. The product gives a comforting, convenient vibe while marketing a wholesome grain twist, with crisp breading and a meat-like chew engineered for familiarity. The ingredient list (soy protein isolate, methylcellulose, vital wheat gluten, natural flavors, added oils and starches) and the coated crispy format point to intensive industrial processing to deliver consistent texture, shelf life, and flavor typical of ultra-processed foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 PIECES
Servings per Container: 5
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium230mg10%
Total Carbohydrate8g3%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Protein8g
* 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

MEATLESS, CHICK’N:, WATER, SOY, PROTEIN, ISOLATE*, EXPELLER, PRESSED, CANOLA, OIL*, VITAL, WHEAT, GLUTEN, METHYLCELLULOSE, ORGANIC, ANCIENT, GRAIN, FLOUR, (KAMUT®, KHORASAN, WHEAT,, AMARANTH,, MILLET,, QUINOA), YEAST, EXTRACT, GARLIC, POWDER, NATURAL, FLAVORS, (FROM, PLANT, SOURCES), POTATO, STARCH, SEA, SALT, ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR, WHITE, DISTILLED, VINEGAR, ORGANIC, SOY, SAUCE, COLOR, ADDED, ONION, POWDER, PEA, PROTEIN, CARROT, FIBER, BEETROOT, FIBER, TURMERIC, AND, PAPRIKA, EXTRACTS..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Color Added - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (soy protein isolate, methylcellulose, natural flavors, refined oils) and is a formulated, ready-to-heat product, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Seven Grain Crispy Chick'n Tenders, 9 OZ

The Seven Grain Crispy Chick'n Tenders can be considered a healthier alternative to traditional chicken tenders, especially if you're looking for something lower in calories and saturated fat. With 100 calories and 8 grams of protein per serving, they're a decent option, but remember that 'healthy' can vary based on your dietary needs and goals. If you're watching your sodium intake, keep in mind they do have 230 mg of sodium per serving.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
back-to-school
movie-night

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientwholesomecomforting
$5.39
per package