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Super Duper Chicken Nuggets, 7.9 OZ
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Super Duper Chicken Nuggets, 7.9 OZ

KIDFRESH
Available at Whole Foods
130
Calories
12g
Protein
250mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
42
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the supermarket freezer aisle or reaching for it during a busy weeknight or packed-lunch prep — a kid-focused, ready-to-heat option. It reads comforting and slightly nostalgic while being marketed as a healthier nugget (cauliflower, whole grains), but the uniform breading, multiple flours/starches and leavening reflect industrial formulation and texture typical of highly processed frozen foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5 NUGGETS
Servings per Container: 3
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium250mg11%
Total Carbohydrate13g5%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Protein12g
* 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, WHOLE, WHEAT, FLOUR, WATER, PUREED, CAULIFLOWER, DICED, ONIONS, UNBLEACHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, CORN, STARCH, SALT, YELLOW, CORN, FLOUR, RICE, STARCH, YEAST, ONION, POWDER, GARLIC, POWDER, CELERY, SEEDS, MOLASSES, LEAVENING, (BAKING, SODA,, CREAM, OF, TARTAR), SEA, SALT, WHOLE, GRAIN, MILLET, FLOUR..

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?

Although it contains whole chicken and vegetables, the product is an industrially formulated, breaded ready-to-heat item made with multiple refined flours, starches and leavening agents; this combination and manufacturing style align with NOVA 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Super Duper Chicken Nuggets, 7.9 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different folks! These nuggets pack a punch with 12 grams of protein per serving, making them a solid choice for growing kids. They’re lower in sugar and have no added sugars, which is a plus. Just remember, like any processed food, they should be part of a balanced diet that includes plenty of whole foods.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

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$6.69
per package