Plant-Based Spicy Chicken Nuggets, 13.5 OZ
What You Should Know
You'll find these in the frozen aisle as a quick, ready-to-cook plant-based alternative to chicken—perfect for busy weeknights, game-day trays, or lunchbox shortcuts. The vibe is indulgent and nostalgic (crispy, familiar nugget form) while also marketed as convenient and plant-forward. The long ingredient list—soy protein concentrate, wheat gluten, modified starches, methylcellulose, natural flavors, color extracts and added oils—signals industrial formulation to mimic meat texture and extend shelf life, consistent with ultraprocessed products.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
WATER, WHEAT, FLOUR, SOY, PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE, SUNFLOWER, OIL, SOYBEAN, OIL, FOOD, STARCH, MODIFIED, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, METHYLCELLULOSE, SALT, NATURAL, FLAVORS, POTATO, STARCH, CULTURED, DEXTROSE, WHEAT, GLUTEN, SUGAR, YEAST, EXTRACT, YELLOW, CORN, FLOUR, DEXTROSE, SPICES, GARLIC, POWDER, ONION, POWDER, LEAVENING, (CREAM, OF, TARTAR,, SODIUM, BICARBONATE), BEET, POWDER, (FOR, COLOR), DEHYDRATED, GARLIC, DEHYDRATED, ONION, DRIED, YEAST, PAPRIKA, AND, ANNATTO, EXTRACT, (FOR, COLOR), VITAMIN, E, (TOCOPHEROLS).
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Food Starch Modified - Processed emulsifier
- •Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
- •Annatto - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains industrial ingredients and additives (soy protein concentrate, methylcellulose, modified food starches, natural flavors, color extracts) and is a ready-to-heat, reformulated product designed to mimic meat—characteristics of NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.
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Common Questions about Plant-Based Spicy Chicken Nuggets, 13.5 OZ
That depends on your definition of healthy! With 12 grams of protein per serving and low sugar, they can fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for a quick and satisfying meal. Just keep in mind they are processed, so moderation is key, especially if you're trying to limit added sodium or refined ingredients.