Shredded Chicken Breast

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Common questions

Is Shredded Chicken Breast healthy?

Shredded Chicken Breast scores 73/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This shredded chicken breast product contains high-quality protein from chicken breast meat, which is beneficial for muscle growth and repair.

How processed is Shredded Chicken Breast?

Shredded Chicken Breast is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

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Shredded Chicken Breast

Kroger
Bioengineered
73 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Kroger
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This shredded chicken breast product contains high-quality protein from chicken breast meat, which is beneficial for muscle growth and repair. However, it includes sodium phosphates, a processed additive used for moisture retention, which can contribute to health concerns if consumed excessively. The presence of modified corn starch and the processing level limit its score, despite the primary ingredient being a lean protein source.

Key ingredients 5

Chicken Breast Meat With Rib Meat
Neutral

Provides lean protein as the main component of the product.

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Water
Neutral

Used for moisture retention and processing.

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Salt
Neutral

Plain culinary salt used for basic seasoning and flavor enhancement.

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Modified Corn Starch
Neutral

A commonly used food starch derived from corn to help retain moisture and improve texture.

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Sodium Phosphates
Neutral

Common food additives used to maintain moisture and texture in processed meats.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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