Breast Nuggets
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Breast Nuggets by Foster Farms scores 7/10 for Heart Health based on low saturated fat.
Breast Nuggets by Foster Farms provides 225 calories, 15.0g protein, 11.3g fat, and 15.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 6.7g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health, Weight Loss, Blood Sugar health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Contains 15.0g of protein per 100g, providing a good source of this essential macronutrient.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 0.0g per 100g.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠Contains 5 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Breast Nuggets by Foster Farms is calorie-dense at 225 kcal per 100g — 32% above the chicken category average of 170.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 225 kcal per 100g (category avg: 170)
- •Protein: 15.0g per 100g (category avg: 17.8g)
- •Fiber: 0.6g per 100g (category avg: 1.1g)
- •Saturated fat: 2.5g per 100g
- •Sodium: 450mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for people managing blood sugar levels.
Watch Out
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Breast Nuggets doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the chicken category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Chicken breast with rib meat, wheat flour, water, food starch, contains 2% or less of salt, yellow corn flour, wheat gluten, yeast, evaporated cane syrup, soybean oil, natural flavors, spices, paprika extract, cream of tartar, annatto extract, sodium bicarbonate. breading set in vegetable oil.