Cooked chicken
365 Whole Foods Market Oven-Roasted Chicken Breast
6 oz
Score
- High in salt
- Contains nitrites or nitrates
Why it scores 79
365 Whole Foods Market Oven-Roasted Chicken Breast scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 7.5 points Cultured celery powder (natural nitrite source): Provides nitrite like synthetic curing salts. Regulatory
- minus 7 points Salt 1.9 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
Capped at 79: High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Oven-Roasted Chicken Breast
Ingredients
- Cultured celery powder (natural nitrite source) minus 7.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.9 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Protein 19.3 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 18.5 = 81.5 → 82 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 105 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 19.3 g |
| Salt | 1.9 g |
Serving: 20.0 z (57.0 g)
Ingredients
- ORGANIC CHICKEN BREAST
- WATER
- ORGANIC VINEGAR
- SEA SALT
- ORGANIC POTATO STARCH
- ORGANIC CULTURED CELERY POWDER (moderate concern)
- ORGANIC ROSEMARY EXTRACT
Label text, as published
ORGANIC CHICKEN BREAST, WATER, ORGANIC VINEGAR, SEA SALT, ORGANIC POTATO STARCH, ORGANIC CULTURED CELERY POWDER, ORGANIC ROSEMARY EXTRACT.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Celery
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–142 (List of Classifications)
monographs.iarc.who.int
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“the presence of nitrites and nitrates in foods can give rise to the formation of nitrosamines some of which are carcinogenic.”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk