ClearEaty
Chicken Nuggets
chicken-nuggets
6out of 10
OKClearEaty's score — our opinion, not medical advice
Palm-oil-freeper ingredient analysis
Why this score
- Medium saturated fat, saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: medium saturated fat, salt (−0.4).
Ingredients (31)
- 10WaterEssential, natural, no processing concerns.
- 7Soy Protein ConcentrateProcessed plant protein; nutritious but chemically extracted
- 5Wheat flourRefined grain; enriched but lacks whole-grain nutrition.
- 5Soybean oilRefined vegetable oil; likely hydrogenated; high omega-6 content.
- 6Sunflower oilSeed oil; refined but less inflammatory than soybean oil.
- 5MethylcelluloseSynthetic fiber; safe food additive, minimally absorbed
- 6Potato starchProcessed but widely used starch base for snacks.
- 6Natural FlavorsUndefined natural extract; acceptable but vague labeling.
- 6SaltEssential mineral but contributes high sodium content.
- 6Cultured DextroseFermented glucose; safe preservative, simple carbohydrate
- 7Yeast ExtractUmami flavoring; acceptable but can contain MSG-like compounds.
- 6Wheat glutenRefined protein concentrate; acceptable for texture.
- 3DextroseRefined simple sugar; high glycemic index, empty calories.
- 7Yellow corn flourMinimally processed grain; nutritious but lacks fiber if not whole
- 5Food Starch ModifiedChemically modified starch; safe but highly processed
- 8Garlic powderDried natural ingredient, minimal processing, adds flavor.
- 8Onion powderDried natural ingredient, minimal processing, adds flavor.
- 9SpicesNatural flavor ingredients, minimally processed.
- 8Cream of TartarNatural byproduct of winemaking; safe leavening agent
- 7Sodium BicarbonateNaturally occurring compound; safe leavening agent in moderation
- 3SugarRefined sweetener, adds calories with minimal nutritional value.
- 8Paprika ExtractNatural plant-based coloring; minimal processing, beneficial compounds
- 8Organic peanut flourProcessed legume product, good protein, minimal processing, nutrient-dense
- 8Dried YeastWhole food; rich in B vitamins and minerals
- 7Zinc GluconateBioavailable mineral supplement; safe synthetic nutrient form
- 8NiacinB vitamin; added back as enrichment; beneficial in normal amounts.
- 8Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)Essential B vitamin, bioavailable form, supports energy metabolism
- 8Pyridoxine HydrochlorideSynthetic B6 vitamin, highly bioavailable, essential nutrient
- 8RiboflavinVitamin B2; essential nutrient, supports energy metabolism safely
- 8Thiamine HydrochlorideVitamin B1 supplement; safe synthetic form, essential nutrient
- 8WheatWhole grain source; acceptable but refined in this product.
Allergens
Contains: gluten, soy
Declared on the product label. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.
How ClearEaty scores food
ClearEaty gives every food a single 1–10 score built from two honest principles:
the quality of what's actually on the ingredient list, and how heavily the food is processed.
Recognizable whole-food ingredients lift the score; additives, refined oils, and heavily
processed inputs pull it down. The score is our own opinion to help you
compare products at a glance — it is not a medical judgment, and dietary badges above
reflect label claims only.
Score reflects ClearEaty's ingredient- and processing-based opinion.
Always read the actual label for allergens and medical needs.