Chicken nuggets
Tyson Crispy Chicken Breast Strips
25 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 75
Tyson Crispy Chicken Breast Strips scores 75 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
- minus 3 points Salt 1 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Soybean oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. 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
Crispy Chicken Breast Strips
Ingredients
- Soybean oil minus 2.5 points
- Yeast extract minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.5 g / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Salt 1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 238 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 13 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 25 = 75
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 238 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 9 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 13 g |
| Salt | 1 g |
Serving: 1 portion (84 g)
Ingredients
- Boneless (not recognized)
- skinless chicken breast with rib meat
- wheat flour
- water
- cocoa powder (color)
- dried garlic
- dried onion
- leavening (cream of tartar, baking soda) (not recognized)
- paprika and annatto extracts
- rice flour
- rice starch
- salt
- soybean oil
- tapioca starch
- yeast extract
Label text, as published
Boneless, skinless chicken breast with rib meat, wheat flour, water, contains 2% or less of the following: cocoa powder (color), dried garlic, dried onion, leavening (cream of tartar, baking soda), paprika and annatto extracts, rice flour, rice starch, salt, soybean oil, tapioca starch, yeast extract. Breading set in vegetable oil.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy, Wheat, Gluten
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Tyson
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.”
doi.org
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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