CHIK'N NUGGETS
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
CHIK'N NUGGETS by MorningStar FARMS scores 8/10 for Energy based on complex carbs without sugar crash.
CHIK'N NUGGETS by MorningStar FARMS provides 221 calories, 14.0g protein, 10.5g fat, and 20.9g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 6.3g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health, Blood Sugar, Energy health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Contains 14.0g of protein per 100g, providing a good source of this essential macronutrient.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠Contains 8 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
CHIK'N NUGGETS by MorningStar FARMS sits near the middle of the plant based meat category with 221 kcal per 100g (category avg: 174).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 221 kcal per 100g (category avg: 174)
- •Protein: 14.0g per 100g (category avg: 14.8g)
- •Sugars: 2.3g per 100g (category avg: 3.1g)
- •Fiber: 2.3g per 100g (category avg: 3.7g)
- •Saturated fat: 1.7g per 100g
- •Sodium: 535mg 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 CHIK'N NUGGETS doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the plant based meat category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Water, wheat flour, soy flour, vegetable oil (corn, canola and/or sunflower oil), soy protein isolate. contains 2% or less of wheat gluten, wheat starch, yellow corn flour, methylcellulose, potato starch, cornstarch, yeast extract, sugar, salt, natural flavors, dextrose, spices, onion powder, yeast, potassium chloride, glutamic acid, paprika (color), leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate), garlic powder, citric acid, xanthan gum, barley malt extract.