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Morningstar Farms Incogmeato Chicken Nugget Fries
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Morningstar Farms Incogmeato Chicken Nugget Fries

MorningStar Farms
13.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
200
Calories
11g
Protein
2g
Sugars
610mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
90
Ingredients

What You Should Know

MorningStar Farms Incogmeato Chicken Nugget Fries come as a frozen boxed snack that lives on the supermarket freezer shelf alongside other plant-based meat alternatives and frozen appetizers — think vegan nuggets, veggie burgers, and party snacks rather than fresh meat. You might also spot it near family-oriented frozen sides like fries and mozzarella sticks. Shoppers reach for these on grocery runs for quick weeknight dinners, after-school snacks, game-day spreads, or movie-night grazing. The product is marketed toward families, busy parents, vegetarians and flexitarians who want a familiar comfort-food format without animal meat; MorningStar’s long-standing brand identity leans on approachable, nostalgic convenience and playful kid-friendly appeal. Labels emphasize vegan positioning, “good source of protein” claims, and competitive fat comparisons (e.g., “36% less fat”), creating a health-halo that suggests a lighter or smarter choice, though the box does not bear organic certification. In plain language: this is a highly processed frozen convenience food made from concentrated soy and a range of food additives and texturizers. Sensory-wise, the fries deliver a crisp, golden crust flavored to echo a well-known potato-chip seasoning with a soft, chewy, soy-based interior — designed for dipping in ketchup, barbecue, or ranch. Packaging is a colorful retail box containing a sealed bag of individually breaded fries intended to be oven-baked or air-fried; the ritual is pull-from-freezer, heat, and serve straight into a kids’ plate or party platter. The overall story is one of modern convenience and indulgent familiarity — a pantry staple for quick, shareable comfort.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5
Servings per Container: 5
Calories200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium610mg27%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein11g
* 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

Ingredients:, Water,, Soy, Protein, Concentrate,, Vegetable, Oil, (Corn,, Canola, And/Or, Sunflower),, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Vitamin, B1, [Thiamin, Mononitrate],, Vitamin, B2, [Riboflavin],, Folic, Acid),, Modified, Food, Starch,, Potato, Chips, (Potatoes,, Canola, And/Or, Sunflower, Oil),, Soy, Protein, Isolate., Contains, 2%, Or, Less, Of, Salt,, Yellow, Corn, Flour,, Wheat, Gluten,, Wheat, Flour,, Methylcellulose,, Potato, Starch,, Rice, Starch,, Maltodextrin,, Natural, Flavors,, Fructose,, Potassium, Salt,, Pea, Protein,, Sugar,, Palm, Oil,, Leavening, (Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Bicarbonate),, Yeast, Extract,, Mono-, And, Diglycerides,, Distilled, Vinegar,, Pea, Hull, Fiber,, Dextrose,, Yeast,, Paprika, Extract, Color..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- And Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Paprika Extract Color - 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?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (methylcellulose, modified starches, isolates, natural flavors, emulsifiers, maltodextrin, etc.) and is formulated and packaged as a ready-to-heat frozen product, consistent with an ultra-processed classification.

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Common Questions about Morningstar Farms Incogmeato Chicken Nugget Fries

The Incogmeato Chicken Nugget Fries can definitely fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for a protein boost at around 11 grams per serving! However, with 610 mg of sodium, they might not be the best choice if you're watching your salt intake. Think of them as a fun, convenient option rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

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