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Perdue Simply Smart Organic Whole Grain Chicken Breast Nuggets
Meat
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Perdue Simply Smart Organic Whole Grain Chicken Breast Nuggets

Perdue
29 oz
Available at Foodtown
210
Calories
12g
Protein
1g
Sugars
420mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
82
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Perdue Simply Smart Organic Whole Grain Chicken Breast Nuggets (29 oz) sits in the frozen prepared foods aisle alongside other breaded chicken, family-sized chicken tenders, and kid-focused meals. You’ll find it near organic frozen vegetables and ready-to-heat entrees, often positioned on mid-level shelves to catch parents buying staples. This product fits busy shopping trips for weeknights, back-to-school lunch prep, quick game-day spreads, or low-effort movie nights at home. Perdue’s branding leans on family heritage and convenience — a large national poultry name extending into an organic, “simple” premium line aimed at parents who want familiar convenience foods with cleaner ingredient lists. The package emphasizes USDA Organic certification, “100% all natural (Minimally processed. No artificial ingredients),” non-GMO claims, and a resealable bag for freshness, creating a strong health halo despite being a breaded frozen product. Sensory expectations: golden whole-grain breading that crisps in the oven, tender white meat chicken with a mild seasoned finish, and a slightly oily but familiar fry-barn aroma; served with dipping sauces, it’s a casual family ritual. Packaging is a large resealable plastic bag with family-portion messaging and cooking instructions. In plain processing terms, the nuggets are breaded and frozen, formed from whole muscle chicken with added water and multiple grain and starch components; they include functional ingredients like maltodextrin, yeast extract, and vegetable oils to improve texture, flavor, and shelf stability. In grocery culture this item bridges the desire for organic ingredients with the convenience of a classic frozen comfort-food staple.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 pieces
Servings per Container: 10
Calories210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Cholesterol35mg12%
Sodium420mg18%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein12g
* 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

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Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - 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 organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although made from organic chicken, the product is industrially processed into breaded, shaped, frozen nuggets and contains multiple additives (maltodextrin, yeast extract, added oils, flavor extracts) typical of ultra-processed foods, so it fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Perdue Simply Smart Organic Whole Grain Chicken Breast Nuggets

The Simply Smart Chicken Nuggets are made with organic ingredients and pack a decent protein punch at 12g per serving. While they aren't exactly a salad, they can be a healthier option compared to many other frozen nuggets, especially if you're looking for something quick and easy. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary goals!

Perfect For

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

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