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Ginger Chicken Dumplings, 8 OZ
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📊 NOVA 3🥛 Dairy-Free

Ginger Chicken Dumplings, 8 OZ

Laoban Dumplings
Available at Whole Foods
120
Calories
7g
Protein
2g
Sugars
350mg
Sodium
0.99g
Fiber
35
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find these in the freezer or fresh dumpling case as an easy weeknight meal or appetizer for casual get-togethers — familiar, homey flavors that often evoke comfort and nostalgia. The product reads as practical and comforting, with a soft, chewy wrapper and juicy filling made from recognizable ingredients. The ingredient list leans on whole foods and basic culinary additives (flour, chicken, cabbage, soy sauce, oils, salt) rather than industrial additives, so the texture and uniformity come from standard dough and freezing processes rather than heavy formulation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 DUMPLINGS(66G)
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium350mg15%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Dietary Fiber0.99g4%
Total Sugars2g
Protein7g
* 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

FILLING:, FREE-RANGE, CHICKEN, CABBAGE, SCALLIONS, CANOLA, OIL, SOY, SAUCE, (WATER,, SOYBEANS,, WHEAT,, SALT), HONEY, GINGER, KOSHER, SALT, GARLIC, CHINKIANG, VINEGAR, SPICES., DOUGH, WRAPPER:, UNBLEACHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, WATER, POTATO, STARCH, CANOLA, OIL, KOSHER, SALT, LYE, WATER..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a processed (NOVA 3) packaged food: it combines whole ingredients and culinary additives (oils, salt, soy sauce) and is industrially prepared and frozen, but it lacks the long list of industrial additives, emulsifiers, and flavoring formulations typical of ultra-processed (NOVA 4) products.

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Common Questions about Ginger Chicken Dumplings, 8 OZ

When it comes to the Ginger Chicken Dumplings, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective. They pack in 7 grams of protein per serving, which is great for a quick snack or meal. However, it's worth noting that they contain some sodium (350 mg) and aren't high in fiber. So, if you're looking for a balanced meal, consider pairing them with a fresh salad or some steamed veggies.

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Vibe:

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$7.19
per package