plant-based mandarin orange crispy chick'n
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
plant-based mandarin orange crispy chick'n by gardein scores 8/10 for Heart Health based on very low saturated fat.
plant-based mandarin orange crispy chick'n by gardein provides 183 calories, 9.3g protein, 5.0g fat, and 25.7g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 5.1g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health, Energy health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Moderate calorie content at 183 kcal per 100g.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.4g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠Contains 6 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
plant-based mandarin orange crispy chick'n by gardein sits near the middle of the plant based meat category with 183 kcal per 100g (category avg: 174). Sugar is a concern at 13.6g per 100g (344% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 183 kcal per 100g (category avg: 174)
- •Protein: 9.3g per 100g (category avg: 14.8g)
- •Sugars: 13.6g per 100g (category avg: 3.1g)
- •Fiber: 0.7g per 100g (category avg: 3.7g)
- •Saturated fat: 0.4g per 100g
- •Sodium: 421mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those who need quick energy or aren't calorie-restricted.
Watch Out
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If plant-based mandarin orange crispy chick'n doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, higher-fiber choices for better digestive health, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the plant based meat category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Gardein: water, soy protein isolate*, vital wheat gluten*, expeller pressed canola oil*, yeast extract, organic cane sugar, natural flavors (from plant sources), sea salt, onion powder, pea protein, carrot fiber, beetroot fiber, extractives of paprika and turmeric. batter: water, wheat flour, modified corn starch, wheat gluten, sugar, cream of tartar, salt, onion powder, spice, baking soda, garlic powder. sauce: water, organic cane sugar, less sodium soy sauce (water, wheat, soybeans, salt, alcohol*), fruit puree (water, mandarin and tangerine juice concentrate, chopped orange peels, natural flavor), salted sake (water, rice, salt), rice vinegar, thai chili sauce (sugar, water, chili paste, garlic, vinegar, modified food starch, salt, fermented wheat protein, cayenne pepper, citric acid, xanthan gum), corn starch, ginger, canola oil, garlic, spice.