Chickens
Kroger Premium Chicken Breast Chunk in Water
142 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 78
Kroger Premium Chicken Breast Chunk in Water scores 78 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 22.4 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
- minus 3 points Salt 0.9 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
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
Premium Chicken Breast Chunk in Water
Ingredients
- Modified starch minus 2.5 points
- Sodium phosphate minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.2 g / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Salt 0.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Protein 22.4 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 22.5 = 77.5 → 78
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 106 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 22.4 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g |
Serving: 1 can (85 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
chicken breast meat, water, 2% or less of the following: salt. modified corn starch, sodium phosphates.
Allergens and diets
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Paper, Aluminium
Context only: no points in v1.
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More from Kroger
Sources
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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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