Breaded chicken cutlets
Trader Joe's Breaded Chicken Tenderloin Breasts
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 69
Trader Joe's Breaded Chicken Tenderloin Breasts scores 69 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- plus 4 points Protein 17.9 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
- minus 3 points 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: color (added), flavor enhancer and flavoring. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Breaded Chicken Tenderloin Breasts
Ingredients
- Soybean oil minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Yeast extract minus 2.5 points
- Safflower oil minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 3 g / 100 g minus 1.5 points
- Salt 1.2 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 238 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 17.9 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 31 = 69
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 238 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 10.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.7 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 17.9 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g |
Serving: 1 serving (84 g)
Ingredients
- chicken breast tenderloins
- wheat flour
- water
- cracker meal (wheat flour, soybean oil)
- salt
- cornstarch
- sea salt
- spices (black pepper, celery seed)
- natural flavors
- dried whey (milk)
- leavening (cream of tartar, sodium bicarbonate) (not recognized)
- torula yeast
- paprika extractives (color and spice)
- spice extractives (including black pepper). breading set in sunflower oil
- safflower oil
Label text, as published
chicken breast tenderloins, wheat flour, water, cracker meal (wheat flour, soybean oil), contains 2% or less of salt, cornstarch, sea salt, spices (black pepper, celery seed), natural flavors, dried whey (milk), leavening (cream of tartar, sodium bicarbonate), torula yeast, paprika extractives (color and spice), spice extractives (including black pepper). breading set in sunflower oil and/or safflower oil.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Celery
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Plastic
Context only: no points in v1.
More from Trader Joe's
Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org