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Yummy Dino Buddies Chicken Nuggets, All Natural
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Yummy Dino Buddies Chicken Nuggets, All Natural

Yummy
21 oz
Available at Foodtown
200
Calories
10g
Protein
390mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
48
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Yummy Dino Buddies Chicken Nuggets, All Natural (21 oz) reads like a classic American frozen-kid-food offering: a brightly packaged bag of dinosaur-shaped, breaded chicken pieces shelved in the frozen aisle beside other family-oriented frozen dinners, kids’ entrées, and frozen fries. Shoppers encounter it near colorful boxes and bags aimed at quick weeknight solutions and lunchbox staples. It’s positioned for busy parents stocking up during weekly grocery runs, back-to-school shopping, or party and game-day prep—any occasion that prioritizes speed and child appeal. Brand positioning leans into playful, family-first marketing: affordable, approachable, and “natural”-branded to reassure caregivers while using fun shapes to entice children. The label carries an “All Natural” claim and kid-friendly imagery but shows no organic certification seal. Visually, the pack creates a health-halo through natural wording and simple ingredient highlights, while the product itself is an industrially prepared, breaded poultry convenience food. Sensory cues: golden, crispy breading with hints of paprika color, a tender white-meat interior that yields easily to a fork, and a warm, faintly savory aroma when baked or air-fried. Typical rituals include oven-baking or air-frying straight from frozen, plating with dipping sauces and sides, and serving as an easy after-school snack or weeknight main. Processing context: this is a multi-ingredient, factory-made frozen product with added binders, flavorings, and breading agents. Nutrition pointers on-pack show ~200 kcal and ~390 mg sodium per serving, reflecting its convenient, ready-to-heat role in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4
Servings per Container: 7
Calories200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium390mg17%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Protein10g
* 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

Boneless, Skinless, Chicken, Breast, with, Rib, Meat,, Water,, Wheat, Flour,, Yellow, Corn, Flour,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, the, Following:, Flaxseed, Meal,, Sea, Salt,, Natural, Flavor,, Yeast,, Extractive, of, Paprika, (Color),, Canola, Oil,, Distilled, Vinegar,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Corn, Starch,, Guar, Gum,, Isolated, Soy, Protein,, Leavening, (Sodium, Bicarbonate)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Extractive of Paprika (Color) - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (isolated soy protein, guar gum, natural flavor, color extractives, refined flours, and added oil) and is a factory-formulated, ready-to-heat frozen product, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Yummy Dino Buddies Chicken Nuggets, All Natural

Healthiness can be a bit subjective! These nuggets pack a decent protein punch with 10 grams per serving, which is great for growing kids and anyone needing a quick meal. They’re not exactly health food, but as an occasional treat, they can fit into a balanced diet, especially when paired with veggies or a salad.

Perfect For

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

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