Chick-Fil-A, 12 Chick Fil A Nuggets

Why this score

• Capped: contains Sodium aluminum phosphateEFSA: aluminum exposure concern
• High in salt; medium saturated fatFSA traffic lights per 100g: high salt 3.6 g (−1.5); medium saturated fat 2.5 g (−0.2) (total −1.7).

Ingredients (20)

• 9Chicken breast meatWhole food, excellent protein source, minimally processed
• 6Enriched bleached flourProcessed grain; enrichment replaces lost nutrients from bleaching
• 10WaterEssential, no nutritional concerns.
• 7Malted barley flourMinimally processed grain product with some enzymatic activity
• 8NiacinSynthetic B vitamin; added to enrich flour, generally safe and beneficial.
• 8Iron thiamine mononitrateEssential nutrient; added to fortify flour and improve nutrition
• 8RiboflavinB2 vitamin; added fortification, natural and safe.
• 8Folic acidSynthetic B9 vitamin; fortification prevents neural tube defects.
• 8Peanut oilMinimally processed plant oil, good fat profile, nutritionally sound
• 3SugarRefined sweetener; nutritionally empty, high glycemic impact.
• 6SaltRefined salt; high sodium content, consider moderation.
• 6Non-dairy lactic acidFood preservative, safe additive, helps preserve freshness
• 4DimethylpolysiloxaneSynthetic anti-foam agent; minimal toxicity but not food component
• 8GlycerineFood additive generally recognized as safe, minimal nutritional value
• 5Sodium aluminum phosphateLeavening acid; aluminum-containing additive of moderate concern.
• 6Monocalcium phosphateLeavening acid; mineral salt; safe buffering agent.
• 9SpicesNatural flavor enhancers; specific types not fully legible in image.
• 5Soybean oilRefined vegetable oil; typically high in omega-6; processing concerns.
• 9PaprikaWhole spice powder, antioxidant-rich, naturally derived coloring
• 7Nonfat dry milkMinimally processed dairy; good protein and calcium source

Allergens

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Contains: peanuts, soy, milk, gluten, eggs

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