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Chicken Pot Pie Large, 26 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4

Chicken Pot Pie Large, 26 OZ

WHOLE FOODS MARKET
Available at Whole Foods
430
Calories
11g
Protein
4g
Sugars
470mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
105
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'll find this large chicken pot pie in the prepared meals or frozen/refrigerated grab-and-bake section — a quick, ready-to-heat entree often chosen for an easy family dinner or cozy night in. It projects a nostalgic, home-style comfort vibe with a buttery crust and creamy filling, but the long ingredient list and texture-stabilizing additives reveal industrial processing. Ingredients like maltodextrin, modified starches, xanthan gum, natural flavors and palm oil hint at ultra-processed methods used to deliver consistent texture, flavor and shelf stability.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CUP
Servings per Container: 4
Calories430
% Daily Value*
Total Fat46g59%
Saturated Fat13g65%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol60mg20%
Sodium470mg20%
Total Carbohydrate39g14%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars4g
Protein11g
* 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

FILLING:, WATER, CHICKEN, (CHICKEN, BREAST, WITH, RIB, MEAT,, WATER,, SEA, SALT,, RICE, STARCH,, CHICKEN, BROTH,, NATURAL, FLAVOR), HEAVY, CREAM, CARROTS, PEAS, POTATOES, ONIONS, CHICKEN, TYPE, BASE, (CORN, MALTODEXTRIN,, SALT,, YEAST, EXTRACT,, CORN, STARCH,, CANE, SUGAR,, ONION, POWDER,, GARLIC, POWDER,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, PARSLEY,, BLACK, PEPPER,, CELERY, SEED,, OLEORESIN, OF, TURMERIC), LEEK, MODIFIED, TAPIOCA, STARCH, OLIVE, POMACE, OIL, UNBLEACHED, ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID,, MALTED, BARLEY, FLOUR), XANTHAN, GUM, NISIN, BLACK, PEPPER, PARSLEY, SAGE, THYME., CRUST:, UNBLEACHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, EXPELLER, PRESSED, PALM, OIL, WATER, BUTTER, (CREAM,, NATURAL, FLAVORS), CANE, SUGAR, SALT., EGG, WASH:, CAGE-FREE, EGGS, (EGGS,, CITRIC, ACID), WATER..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • butter - Processed emulsifier
  • nisin - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

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?

The product is a ready-to-heat meal containing multiple industrial formulations and additives (corn maltodextrin, modified tapioca starch, xanthan gum, nisin, natural flavors, refined oils and enriched flours), which are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Chicken Pot Pie Large, 26 OZ

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! With 430 calories per serving and a good dose of protein (11 grams), it can be a satisfying meal. However, it's also higher in fat (46 grams total) and sodium (470 mg) than some might prefer, so it's best enjoyed as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
movie-night
storm-prep
comfort-dinner

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentcomfortingconvenient
$17.99
per package