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Nasoya Pb Chicks' Bites Honey Garlic
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Nasoya Pb Chicks' Bites Honey Garlic

Nasoya
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
22g
Protein
12g
Sugars
950mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
71
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nasoya Pb Chicks' Bites Honey Garlic is a small-format (8 oz) refrigerated plant-based appetizer/entrée that you’d spot in the chilled vegan/vegetarian case near tofu, tempeh, meatless burgers and frozen nuggets, often alongside refrigerated sauces and ready-to-heat vegetarian meals. The packaging typically shows glossy, family-friendly photography of sticky, golden-brown bite-sized pieces in a honey-garlic glaze and leans on the Nasoya brand’s long association with Asian-inspired tofu and plant-protein options. Shoppers reach for this on busy weeknights, game-day runs, movie-night snack runs, or when assembling quick weeknight dinners and kid lunches — it’s pitched at flexitarians, families seeking convenient protein swaps, and shoppers curious about meat-free convenience foods. Labeling emphasizes “plant-based chick’n” and flavor-forward cues (honey garlic), which create a health halo despite the product’s many processed components; it contains no organic certification and lists ingredients like isolated soy protein, textured vegetable protein, natural flavors, modified starch, and gums. Sensory-wise, the bites are chewy and meaty from textured soy, with a sticky, sweet-savory glaze that crisps up when air-fried or pan-fried; consumers often heat, toss with extra sauce, or serve with rice, dips, or in sandwiches. The product is clearly engineered for convenience — pre-seasoned and ready to heat — and while marketed as a wholesome-sounding plant option, it’s best understood as a highly processed convenience food designed to deliver familiar chicken-like textures and bold, kid-friendly flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5
Servings per Container: 2
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium950mg41%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars11g22%
Protein22g
* 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

Plant-Based, Chick'n:, Hydrated, Textured, Vegetable, Protein, (Water,, Textured, Vegetable, Protein, [Soy, Protein,, Wheat, Starch,, Wheat, Protein,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Calcium, Sulfate]),, Isolated, Soy, Protein,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Yeast, Extract,, Natural, Flavors,, Salt,, Pea, Protein,, Onion, Powder,, Sugar,, Enzyme,, Garlic, Powder,, Spices,, Potato, Starch., Sauce:, Garlic, Sauce, (Sugar,, Water,, Soy, Sauce, [Water,, Soybeans,, Wheat,, Salt],, Garlic, Powder,, Agave,, Rice, Vinegar,, Salt,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Citric, Acid,, Xanthan, Gum),, Water,, Garlic,, Spices..

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 formulations (textured vegetable protein, isolated soy protein, modified starches, gums, and 'natural flavors') and is a ready-to-heat, multi-ingredient formulation typical of ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Nasoya Pb Chicks' Bites Honey Garlic

The Honey Garlic Chick'n Bites can be considered a convenient protein source, packing 22 grams of protein per serving. However, it does have a relatively high sodium content at 950 mg, which is something to keep in mind if you're watching your salt intake. So, while it's not the epitome of health food, it can definitely fit into a balanced diet.

Perfect For

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movie-night
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