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Perdue Ground Chicken
Meat
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Perdue Ground Chicken

Perdue
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
22g
Protein
105mg
Sodium
5
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Perdue Ground Chicken appears in the refrigerated poultry aisle, tucked into the fresh-meat case near ground turkey, ground beef, and other recipe-ready proteins. Packaged as a 16-ounce tray, it’s the sort of item shoppers grab when they’re moving swiftly through a weeknight meal run or planning multiple dinners at once. Occasions it serves include quick taco nights, lighter meatballs for pasta or salads, and batch-cooked meal-prep for the week. Perdue positions this product as an all-American, family-friendly protein: mainstream brand recognition, “Raised Right” storytelling, and “No antibiotics ever” claims aim at health-conscious parents and home cooks who want convenience without a perceived nutrition trade-off. The label leans on wholesome halos rather than premium signals — no organic seal, no child-oriented characters, and minimal ingredient listing (ground chicken, vinegar, rosemary extract) that supports a “simple” or “natural” impression. In plain processing terms, this is commercially ground and packaged poultry with a couple of small additives for freshness and flavor. Sensory details: the meat is lean and crumbly when raw, moist and fine-grained once browned, and versatile in texture depending on whether it’s formed into patties, meatballs, or crumbled into sauces. The typical ritual is to unwrap the tray, season lightly, and brown in a skillet or bake in a casserole; it often lives in weeknight rotations and is marketed as a drop-in swap for ground beef for folks seeking a lighter profile. Overall, it sits between everyday practicality and health-forward messaging in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 oz
Servings per Container: 4
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol105mg35%
Sodium105mg5%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
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

Ground, Chicken,, Vinegar,, Rosemary, Extract..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Commercially ground and packaged poultry with added vinegar and rosemary extract is a processed food made from fresh meat plus simple flavor/preservative additives, so it is not ultra-processed but is more than a raw whole food.

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Common Questions about Perdue Ground Chicken

The ground chicken is a solid source of protein, packing in 22 grams per serving, which is great for muscle maintenance and satiety. With only 160 calories and 9 grams of fat, it's a decent option if you're looking for a leaner meat choice. Just remember, 'healthy' can vary based on your dietary needs and lifestyle!

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