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Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast Cutlets
meat/chicken
📊 NOVA 4

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast Cutlets

MEAT
Available at Whole Foods
190
Calories
14g
Protein
1g
Sugars
240mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
68
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the refrigerated or frozen ready-meal section as a grab-and-cook option for busy weeknights or family dinners — the Parmesan-crusted exterior gives a nostalgic, comfort-food vibe. The combination of industrially prepared panko, a pre-made vegan mayo binder (sunflower oil, xanthan gum) and other processed components signals a product engineered for crunchy texture, consistency, and convenience, which are typical features of highly processed foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 oz
Servings per Container: 1
Calories190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol45mg15%
Sodium240mg10%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein14g
* 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

Boneless, Skinless, Chicken, Breast, Parmesan, Panko, Breadcrumbs, (panko, breadcrumbs, [unbleached, wheat, flour,, sugar,, salt,, yeast],, parmesan, cheese, [pasteurized, part-skim, cow's, milk,, cheese, cultures,, salt,, enzymes],, romano, cheese, [pasteurized, sheep's, milk,, cheese, cultures,, salt,, enzymes],, onion,, red, and, green, bell, peppers,, parsley,, black, pepper), Vegan, Mayo, (expeller, pressed, sunflower, seed, oil,, water,, distilled, vinegar,, cane, sugar,, salt,, lemon, juice,, xanthan, gum,, vinegar,, chickpea, flour,, garlic, powder,, ground, mustard, seed)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower seed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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 is an industrially formulated ready-to-cook item composed of multiple processed components (panko breadcrumbs, prepared vegan mayo with sunflower oil and xanthan gum, added sugars/salt) and additives to standardize texture and shelf life, which aligns with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast Cutlets

Calling something 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? The Parmesan Crusted Chicken is high in protein, which is great for muscle repair and keeping you full. It also has a moderate amount of fat and low sugar, making it a decent choice for a balanced meal. Just keep in mind that 'healthy' can look different depending on your dietary needs and lifestyle!

Perfect For

back-to-school
game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

convenientcomfortingnostalgic
$8.99
per package