Common questions

Is Ground chicken healthy?

Ground chicken scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains organic ground chicken, which is a high-quality protein source, and organic rosemary extract, a natural antioxidant.

How processed is Ground chicken?

Ground chicken is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Ground chicken's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Organic Ground Chicken counts in its favor; Organic Sunflower Oil is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Ground chicken

Name: Ground chicken
Brand: Wholesome Pantry

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Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 1

Owned by Wakefern Food Corp

Category Meat and Seafood

Summary

This product contains organic ground chicken, which is a high-quality protein source, and organic rosemary extract, a natural antioxidant. However, the inclusion of organic sunflower oil, a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, is a concern due to its potential to promote inflammation. The product is moderately processed, which affects its overall health rating.

Key ingredients 4

Organic Ground Chicken

Good

Provides high-quality lean protein and essential amino acids to support muscle health and daily nutritional needs.

Vinegar

Neutral

Used as a natural preservative and for flavor enhancement with no significant nutritional drawbacks.

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Organic Rosemary Extract

Neutral

A natural antioxidant derived from rosemary, used to preserve freshness and stability.

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Organic Sunflower Oil

Very Bad

A highly processed seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, which may contribute to inflammation when consumed in excess.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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