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

Plant-Based Spicy Chicken Patties, 13.5 OZ

IMPOSSIBLE
Available at Whole Foods
180
Calories
10g
Protein
0.99g
Sugars
360mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
64
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find these in the frozen or plant-based section of the grocery store and reach for them when you want a quick, nostalgic chicken-sandwich or game-day snack with a plant-based twist. The vibe is indulgent and convenient — comfort-food familiarity without cooking from scratch. The ingredient list (soy protein concentrates, methylcellulose, modified starches, flavor systems and colorants) signals heavy industrial formulation to recreate meat-like texture and consistent flavor, typical of ultraprocessed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 PATTY
Servings per Container: 5
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium360mg16%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
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, FOOD, STARCH, MODIFIED, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, METHYLCELLULOSE, SALT, NATURAL, FLAVORS, POTATO, STARCH, CULTURED, DEXTROSE, YEAST, EXTRACT, SUGAR, WHEAT, GLUTEN, DEXTROSE, YELLOW, CORN, FLOUR, 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:

  • 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
  • Annatto - 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?

The product contains isolated plant proteins, emulsifiers/binders (methylcellulose, modified starch), added flavors, colorants and other industrial ingredients, indicating formulation rather than whole-food preparation. Those characteristics and the engineered meatlike texture are consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Plant-Based Spicy Chicken Patties, 13.5 OZ

The Spicy Chicken Patty can be considered a healthier alternative to traditional chicken patties, especially for those looking to reduce meat consumption. With 10 grams of protein and low sugar, it fits well into a balanced diet. However, it's important to think about your overall eating pattern — processed foods can still be part of a healthy lifestyle when consumed in moderation.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

convenientindulgentnostalgicpractical
$9.49
per package