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Sonoma Chicken Snack Break
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Sonoma Chicken Snack Break

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Available at Whole Foods
510
Calories
30g
Protein
7g
Sugars
850mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
112
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d spot this in the refrigerated grab-and-go or deli snack section — a pre-assembled, ready-to-eat snack box for a quick lunch, picnic, or office break. It feels like an indulgent, slightly upscale convenience that nods to classic chicken-salad-and-crackers comfort while promising ease and portability. The ingredient list (maltodextrin/vinegar powder, xanthan gum, refined oils, enriched flour and leavening agents) and uniform textures reveal industrial formulation and stabilizers typical of ultra-processed convenience foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 ea
Servings per Container: 1
Calories510
% Daily Value*
Total Fat33g42%
Saturated Fat14g70%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol100mg33%
Sodium850mg37%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars7g
Protein30g
* 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, Sonoma, Salad, (chicken, breast, [water,, contains, 2%, or, less, of, kosher, salt,, dextrose,, white, distilled, vinegar, powder, (maltodextrin,, white, distilled, vinegar),, tapioca, starch,, rosemary, extract, (sunflower, oil,, rosemary, extract),, white, pepper,, onion, powder,, garlic, powder],, red, seedless, grapes,, poppyseed, dressing, [soybean, oil,, honey,, water,, lemon, juice,, white, distilled, vinegar,, egg, yolks,, salt,, poppy, seeds,, xanthan, gum],, celery,, pecans), Cheddar, Cheese, (cultured, pasteurized, milk,, salt,, microbial, enzymes,, annatto, [color]), Celery, Pita, Crackers, (unbleached, enriched, wheat, flour, [wheat, flour,, niacin,, reduced, iron,, thiamine, mononitrate,, riboflavin,, amylase,, folic, acid],, sunflower, oil, [sunflower, oil,, rosemary, extract, (to, preserve, freshness)],, sea, salt,, yeast,, malted, barley, flour,, baking, powder, [sodium, acid, pyrophosphate,, sodium, bicarbonate,, cornstarch,, monocalcium, phosphate])..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • egg yolks - 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?

Multiple industrial ingredients and additives (maltodextrin, xanthan gum, refined oils, enriched flours, packaged dressing) plus ready-to-eat assembly indicate an ultra-processed product designed for convenience and long shelf/stability.

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Common Questions about Sonoma Chicken Snack Break

The Sonoma Chicken Snack Break is a solid source of protein, boasting 30 grams per serving, which can be great for muscle repair and keeping you satiated. However, it's also relatively high in fat (33 grams) and sodium (850 mg), so if you're watching those numbers, it’s good to enjoy this snack in moderation rather than as a daily staple.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

convenientindulgentnostalgiccomforting
$6.99
per package