Food Lion Nutri-Score D NOVA 4

Chicken Nuggets

Chicken Nuggets: 3.7/5 ingredient safety

Chicken Nuggets by Food Lion has 3 tracked ingredients, with an overall safety score of 3.7 out of 5, 0.42 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products. Its Nutri-Score is D, and 1 of its ingredient carries a low safety rating.

  • Safety score 0.42 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products
  • NOVA processing classification: group 4

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Product Insight: Chicken Nuggets

Chicken Nuggets by Food Lion is tracked in PlainIngredients with 3 identified ingredients and carries an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5, a Low-Risk-to-Safe tier backed by FDA and EU regulatory status. On the NOVA processing scale, this product falls into Group 4 (Ultra-processed foods), and Its Nutri-Score grade is D. Within the identified ingredient list, 1 ingredient is currently flagged as Caution or High Risk and warrant individual review via the linked ingredient pages, while 2 ingredients sit at the Low-Risk or Safe end of the scale. This product's average ingredient safety score is 0.42 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products.

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3.7
Low Risk
Average ingredient safety: 3.7 out of 5
Based on 3 tracked ingredients
3
Tracked Ingredients
1
Concerning
2
Low Risk / Safe
D
Nutri-Score
1 ingredient flagged for safety concerns

Ingredient Safety Breakdown

Processing Level

4
NOVA Group 4
Ultra-processed foods

Ultra-processed products are formulations made mostly or entirely from substances derived from foods and additives. They typically contain ingredients not commonly used in home cooking.

Full Ingredients List

boneless skinless chicken breasts with rib meat, water, textured soy protein concentrate, salt, sodium phosphates, wheat flour, water, wheat gluten, yellow corn flour, corn starch, whole wheat flour, spices, paprika extract, yeast, dried garlic, dried onion, extractives of paprika

Product Details

Barcode
0035826113948
Nutri-Score
Grade D
NOVA Group
4 — Ultra-processed foods
Available In
United States

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