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Boneless Buffalo Chicken Bites
prepared-foods/prepared-meals
📊 NOVA 4

Boneless Buffalo Chicken Bites

WHOLE FOODS MARKET
Available at Whole Foods
230
Calories
15g
Protein
2g
Sugars
870mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
153
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd most likely spot these in Whole Foods' frozen or prepared foods section or bring them home to reheat for a casual gathering or game night. They feel indulgent and nostalgic — a bite-sized, buffalo-flavored take on popcorn chicken — with a purposely crispy, uniform texture. The long list of additives, flavorings, emulsifiers and reformulated components signals industrial processing (NOVA hints) rather than single-ingredient cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 oz
Servings per Container: 1
Calories230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol40mg13%
Sodium870mg38%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
Protein15g
* 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

Popcorn, Chicken, (chicken, breast, chunks, with, rib, meat,, water,, seasoning, [salt,, sugar,, corn, starch,, maltodextrin,, yeast, extract,, dextrose,, flavor, (chicken, broth,, natural, flavor,, yeast, extract,, salt,, maltodextrin,, caramelized, sugar),, spices],, rice, starch, breading, [wheat, flour,, corn, starch,, rice, flour,, wheat, gluten,, torula, yeast,, salt,, dextrose,, spices,, extractives, of, paprika, and, annatto,, flavor, (maltodextrin,, cream, flavor),, flavor, (maltodextrin,, starter, distillate),, guar, gum,, extractives, of, turmeric],, batter, [wheat, flour,, water,, corn, starch,, sugar,, leavening, (cream, of, tartar,, sodium, bicarbonate),, wheat, gluten,, salt,, torula, yeast,, dried, buttermilk,, nonfat, dry, milk,, guar, gum,, spices,, flavor, (maltodextrin,, cream, flavor),, flavor, (maltodextrin,, starter, distillate)],, vegetable, oil), Vegan, Buffalo, Sauce, (hot, sauce, [aged, cayenne, red, peppers,, distilled, vinegar,, water,, salt,, garlic, powder],, unsalted, plant, butter, [palm, and, palm, kernel, oil,, water,, sunflower, oil,, pea, protein,, sunflower, lecithin,, lactic, acid,, natural, flavor,, annatto, (color),, vitamin, a, palmitate],, water,, lemon, juice,, garlic, powder,, molasses,, salt,, cornstarch,, sugar,, xanthan, gum,, onion, powder,, spice).

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • annatto - 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?

Product combines reformed/breaded chicken pieces and a plant-based butter emulsion with many industrial ingredients (maltodextrin, torula yeast, flavorings, xanthan gum, emulsifiers, palm oil), indicating high-level industrial processing and additives characteristic of NOVA 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Boneless Buffalo Chicken Bites

Well, that depends on how you define 'healthy'! These bites pack a solid protein punch with 15 grams per serving, making them a filling option if you're looking for something hearty. However, they do contain a fair bit of sodium (870 mg), so if you're watching your salt intake, keep that in mind. Moderation is key!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgicconvenientcomforting
$10.49
per package