Canned meats
Wellsley Farms Premium Chunk Chicken Breast in Water
75 oz/4.69 lb/2.13 kg
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 76
Wellsley Farms Premium Chunk Chicken Breast in Water scores 76 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 5 points Salt 1.4 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- plus 4 points Protein 25 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Premium Chunk Chicken Breast 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
- Salt 1.4 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Protein 25 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 24 = 76
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 116 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Salt | 1.4 g |
Serving: 1 serving (56 g)
Ingredients
- CHICKEN BREAST MEAT
- WATER
- SEASONING (SALT, CHICKEN BROTH & NATURAL FLAVORS)
- MODIFIED FOOD STARCH
- SODIUM PHOSPHATES
Label text, as published
CHICKEN BREAST MEAT, WATER, SEASONING (SALT, CHICKEN BROTH & NATURAL FLAVORS), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATES.
Allergens and diets
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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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“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