Ultimate Plant-Based Chick'n Tenders
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Ultimate Plant-Based Chick'n Tenders by gardein scores 8/10 for Weight Loss based on low calorie density.
Ultimate Plant-Based Chick'n Tenders by gardein provides 188 calories, 14.9g protein, 9.9g fat, and 18.8g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 7.9g 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 14.9g of protein per 100g, providing a good source of this essential macronutrient.
- ✓Moderate calorie content at 188 kcal per 100g.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (1.0g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ⚠Contains 5 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Ultimate Plant-Based Chick'n Tenders by gardein sits near the middle of the plant based meat category with 188 kcal per 100g (category avg: 174).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 188 kcal per 100g (category avg: 174)
- •Protein: 14.9g per 100g (category avg: 14.8g)
- •Sugars: 1.0g per 100g (category avg: 3.1g)
- •Fiber: 1.0g per 100g (category avg: 3.7g)
- •Saturated fat: 1.0g per 100g
- •Sodium: 624mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for people managing blood sugar levels.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sodium at 624mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1248mg — roughly 54% 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 Tenders 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), canola oil, vital wheat gluten, soy protein isolate, pea protein concentrate, tapioca starch, 2% or less of: textured wheat protein (wheat gluten, wheat starch), degerminated yellow corn flour, methylcellulose, salt, sunflower oil, natural flavor, yeast extract, garlic powder, spices, onion powder, dried onion, fructose, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate), paprika extractives (color), contains: wheat, soy,