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Plant-Based Chicken Patties, 13.5 OZ
meat/meat-alternatives
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Plant-Based Chicken Patties, 13.5 OZ

IMPOSSIBLE
Available at Whole Foods
180
Calories
10g
Protein
0.99g
Sugars
350mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
54
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find these Impossible Plant-Based Chicken Patties in the refrigerated or frozen plant-based meat section when grabbing a quick protein for a busy weeknight, brunch sandwich, or backyard cookout. The product projects an indulgent, nostalgic comfort-food vibe — meant to mimic familiar chicken patties with minimal cooking fuss. The long list of isolated proteins, texturizers (methylcellulose), modified starches and flavoring agents signals heavy industrial reformulation to produce a uniform, chewy 'meaty' texture, which are typical clues of an ultraprocessed product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 PATTY
Servings per Container: 5
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium350mg15%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars0.99g
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

WATER, WHEAT, FLOUR, SOY, PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE, SOYBEAN, OIL, SUNFLOWER, OIL, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, POTATO, STARCH, METHYLCELLULOSE, SALT, NATURAL, FLAVORS, CULTURED, DEXTROSE, YEAST, EXTRACT, WHEAT, GLUTEN, DEXTROSE, YELLOW, CORN, FLOUR, FOOD, STARCH, MODIFIED, SUGAR, GARLIC, POWDER, ONION, POWDER, SPICES, LEAVENING, (CREAM, OF, TARTAR,, SODIUM, BICARBONATE), DRIED, YEAST, PAPRIKA, EXTRACT, (FOR, COLOR), VITAMIN, E, (TOCOPHEROLS).

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

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 and additives (soy protein concentrate, methylcellulose, modified starches, natural flavors, cultured dextrose, etc.) and is formulated to imitate meat texture — characteristics consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Plant-Based Chicken Patties, 13.5 OZ

The Plant-Based Chicken Patty can be a healthy option depending on your dietary needs and preferences. With 10 grams of protein per patty and low sugar, it offers a decent protein boost. However, it’s also worth noting that it contains seed oils and is not gluten-free, so if you're looking for whole, minimally processed foods, this might not fit the bill.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

convenientindulgentnostalgic
$9.49
per package