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Wow Bao Chicken Teriyaki
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4

Wow Bao Chicken Teriyaki

Wow Bao
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
180
Calories
6g
Protein
10g
Sugars
250mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
92
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Wow Bao Chicken Teriyaki is a ready-to-heat steamed bun that you’d typically find in the frozen aisles of a mainstream supermarket, shelved with other Asian frozen appetizers, potstickers and convenience entrées or sometimes in a chilled prepared-foods section near microwavable meals. It reads like a cross between an on-the-go lunch and an ethnic snack: marketed as an approachable, street-food–inspired item for shoppers who want bold flavors with minimal fuss. It fits quick lunches, lunchbox swaps, late-night cravings, movie-night spreads and busy weeknight dinners when someone needs a portable, warm bite in minutes. Wow Bao’s brand voice leans urban and modern — connected to its restaurant roots — targeting millennials, young professionals and families seeking “authentic-ish” global flavors without cooking from scratch. Packaging often emphasizes flavor cues (teriyaki glaze, “chicken”) and convenience; there’s rarely organic certification and you won’t see strong “natural” or health claims beyond possibly highlighting recognizable ingredients like cane sugar or tamari. In plain processing context, this is a factory-made, convenience product containing processed dough components, emulsifiers and colorants. Sensory notes: a soft, slightly pillowy steamed dough exterior gives way to a savory-sweet filling — juicy shredded chicken thigh in a glossy teriyaki sauce with scallions and ginger — offering a warm, sticky-sweet, umami bite with a tender chew. Typical use is heat-in-microwave or steam-from-frozen straight from plastic tray and paperboard box, often paired with quick dipping sauces, and eaten handheld as a snack or part of a casual meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 4
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium250mg11%
Total Carbohydrate27g10%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars10g
Added Sugars8g16%
Protein6g
* 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

Dough:, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Cane, Sugar,, High, Heat, Milk, Solids, (Nonfat, Milk, Solids),, Canola, Oil,, Yeast, (Yeast, [Saccharomyces, Cerevisiae],, Sorbitan, Monostearate),, Baking, Powder, (Disodium, Dihydrogen, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Corn, Starch,, Monocalcium, Phosphate)., Filling:, Boneless, Skinless, Chicken, Thigh,, Onion,, Teriyaki, Sauce, (Cane, Sugar,, Tamari, [Water,, Soybean,, Salt,, Alcohol, (to, Preserve, Freshness)],, Red, Wine, Vinegar,, Salt),, Red, Pepper,, Chicken, Fat,, Green, Onion,, Water,, Corn, Starch,, Ginger,, Garlic,, Cilantro,, Tamari, (Water,, Soybean,, Salt,, Alcohol, [to, Preserve, Freshness]),, Sesame, Oil,, Salt,, Caramel, Color..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sorbitan Monostearate - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

Contains industrially formulated ingredients (enriched flour, emulsifiers, caramel color), processed sauces and additives consistent with ultraprocessed foods, indicating a NOVA 4 classification.

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Common Questions about Wow Bao Chicken Teriyaki

The Chicken Teriyaki can be a tasty part of a balanced meal, especially if you're in the mood for something quick and satisfying. With 180 calories per serving, it’s not a calorie bomb, but it does have 10 grams of sugar, which is something to keep in mind if you're watching your sugar intake. Think of it as a fun treat rather than a health food staple!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
back-to-school

Vibe:

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