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Boar's Head Golden Classic Low  Sodium Chicken Breast
Deli
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Boar's Head Golden Classic Low Sodium Chicken Breast

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lb
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0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Boar's Head Golden Classic Low Sodium Chicken Breast is a refrigerated deli staple you’ll find in the prepared meats section of a supermarket, stacked near other sliced deli meats, packaged rotisserie chicken, tubs of pre-made salads and specialty cheeses. Marketed as a heart-healthy, lower-sodium option from an established premium brand, it reads as a “better-for-you” take on traditional lunchmeat: oven-roasted, lightly browned in sunflower oil and presented as hand-selected chicken breasts with modest seasoning. Shoppers reach for it on quick weeknight grocery runs, when building school lunches, or during weekend brunches and light entertaining—any occasion that values speed plus a cleaner label. The packaging is typically clear, refrigerated plastic or vacuum-sealed tray showing thin, moist slices with slightly browned edges; sensory expectations are tender, subtly savory, mildly sweet from the dextrose, and easy to fold into sandwiches, wraps, salads or snack plates. Brand positioning leans toward trusted, slightly upscale Americana: Boar’s Head signals quality and tradition rather than flash; the target demographic includes busy parents, health-conscious adults and older shoppers who want convenience without bargain-brand perception. Label claims—“Certified heart healthy,” “low in fat,” and “saturated fat free”—create a health halo, though there’s no organic or non-GMO certification prominently displayed. In plain terms it’s a processed deli product: pre-cooked, seasoned and preserved for shelf-stable refrigeration. Rituals around it are practical and domestic—assembling lunches, layering a quick club sandwich, or adding protein to a salad—delivering convenience with a whisper of homemade roasting.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein0g
* 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:, Chicken, Breast,, Water,, Contains, 1.5%, or, less, of, Salt,, Sugar,, Sodium, Phosphate, and, Dextrose., Browned, in, Sunflower, Oil..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is an industrially prepared deli meat with added water, sodium phosphate, dextrose and other processing steps (browning, pre-cooking and packaging), which aligns with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4). The presence of additives and formulation for convenience rather than a single whole food supports the classification.

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Common Questions about Boar's Head Golden Classic Low Sodium Chicken Breast

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This chicken breast is low in sodium compared to many deli meats, which is great if you’re watching your salt intake. It’s also high in protein, making it a solid choice for a filling meal or snack. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people, so consider your overall diet.

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