How we scored it
This product is heavily processed and contains multiple harmful ingredients, including several types of seed oils and artificial additives like disodium inosinate and guanylate. The presence of these ingredients significantly detracts from its nutritional quality.
This dish is scored from the chain's published statements for each of its components.
Nutrition facts
| Per 1 bowl | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 350 | |
| Total fat | 16g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 2020mg | 88% |
| Total carbohydrate | 44g | 16% |
| Dietary fiber | 3g | 11% |
| Sugars | 3g | |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
McAlister's Deli's published nutrition. Percentages are of the daily value on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Key ingredients
8Vegetable OilVery Bad
Many vegetable oils are highly processed and contain unhealthy fats.
See more about Vegetable Oil →Canola OilVery Bad
Canola oil is often highly processed and may contain trans fats or unhealthy compounds.
See more about Canola Oil →Corn OilVery Bad
Corn oil is highly processed and can promote inflammation when consumed excessively.
See more about Corn Oil →Cottonseed OilVery Bad
Cottonseed oil is heavily processed and may contain residues of pesticides.
See more about Cottonseed Oil →Safflower OilVery Bad
Safflower oil is often refined and may contain unhealthy trans fats.
See more about Safflower Oil →Soybean OilVery Bad
Soybean oil is highly processed and linked to inflammation in some diets.
See more about Soybean Oil →Sunflower OilVery Bad
Sunflower oil is often highly processed and may contain trans fats.
See more about Sunflower Oil →American CheeseBad
American cheese often contains additives and preservatives that are less healthy, leading to a negative perception.
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Scout's score is an independent read of McAlister's Deli's published ingredient statement and nutrition for this item, last scored September 2026. Recipes change — check the chain for today's menu. Scout takes no payment from any chain. How we score · Full McAlister's Deli menu.