Ultimate Plant-Based Chick'n Filet
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Ultimate Plant-Based Chick'n Filet by gardein scores 7/10 for Heart Health based on very low saturated fat.
Ultimate Plant-Based Chick'n Filet by gardein provides 248 calories, 16.9g protein, 9.2g fat, and 16.2g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 6.8g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health, Weight Loss, Energy health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Contains 16.9g of protein per 100g, providing a good source of this essential macronutrient.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.7g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 0.7g per 100g.
- ⚠Contains 8 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Ultimate Plant-Based Chick'n Filet by gardein is calorie-dense at 248 kcal per 100g — 42% above the plant based meat category average of 174. Very low sugar at 0.7g per 100g — much better than the 3.1g category average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 248 kcal per 100g (category avg: 174)
- •Protein: 16.9g per 100g (category avg: 14.8g)
- •Sugars: 0.7g per 100g (category avg: 3.1g)
- •Fiber: 0.7g per 100g (category avg: 3.7g)
- •Saturated fat: 0.7g per 100g
- •Sodium: 634mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for athletes or anyone prioritizing protein intake, people managing blood sugar levels.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sodium at 634mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1268mg — roughly 55% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Ultimate Plant-Based Chick'n Filet doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for 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
WATER, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, CANOLA OIL, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, PEA PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, TAPIOCA STARCH, 2% OR LESS OF: TEXTURED WHEAT PROTEIN (WHEAT GLUTEN, WHEAT STARCH), BUFFALO STYLE HOT SAUCE (RED CAYENNE PEPPER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, SALT, GARLIC), DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN FLOUR, METHYLCELLULOSE, SALT, SPICY SEASONING (RED PEPPER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT), NATURAL FLAVORS, YEAST EXTRACT, GARLIC POWDER, DRIED ONION, SPICES, FRUCTOSE, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), PAPRIKA EXTRACTIVES (COLOR), PEA PROTEIN, CITRIC ACID, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR), XANTHAN GUM, LACIC ACID, SUNFLOWER OIL