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Lemon Rosemary Chicken Breast
prepared-foods/prepared-meals
📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Lemon Rosemary Chicken Breast

WHOLE FOODS MARKET
Available at Whole Foods
90
Calories
14g
Protein
55mg
Sodium
58
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the refrigerated prepared meats or grab-and-go section at Whole Foods — an easy pick for a busy weeknight dinner or a meal-prep batch. The product presents a fresh, herb-forward and wholesome vibe, but the pre-made marinade and packaged mustard components (acidulants, natural flavors, pectin) signal light industrial processing that affects texture (tenderized, evenly flavored) and points toward a processed but not ultra-processed product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 oz
Servings per Container: 1
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol55mg18%
Sodium55mg2%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein14g
* 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

Chicken, Breast, Marinade, (olive, oil,, lemon, juice,, honey,, dijon, mustard, [water,, vinegar,, mustard, seed,, salt,, white, wine,, fruit, pectin,, citric, acid,, tartaric, acid,, sugar,, spice],, dijon, mustard, [white, distilled, vinegar,, water,, #1, grade, mustard, seed,, salt,, white, wine,, citric, acid,, onion, powder,, spices,, turmeric,, natural, flavors],, garlic,, rosemary,, salt,, black, pepper), Rosemary, Parsley, Lemon, Zest, Salt, Black, Pepper..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • olive oil - 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:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Classified as NOVA 3 (processed) because it is whole muscle chicken with added culinary ingredients (oil, salt, honey, mustard, herbs) and some industrially prepared condiments and additives (citric/tartaric acid, natural flavors), but it lacks the highly industrial formulations typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Lemon Rosemary Chicken Breast

It really depends on your perspective! This chicken breast packs a solid punch of protein (14 grams per serving) with only 90 calories, making it a great option for those looking to maintain or build muscle. Plus, the marinade features wholesome ingredients like olive oil and lemon juice, which can be part of a balanced diet.

Perfect For

meal-prep-sunday
post-workout
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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$16.99
per package