Chicken Breast

Name: Chicken Breast
Brand: Columbus

Columbus

Excellent

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Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by Hormel Foods

Category Meat and Seafood

Summary

This product consists solely of chicken, which is a high-quality source of animal protein with essential amino acids. It is minimally processed, retaining its natural nutrients, and offers better bioavailability compared to plant-based proteins. The absence of additives or harmful ingredients contributes to its high rating.

Key ingredients 1

Chicken

Good

Chicken is a high-quality source of animal protein, providing essential amino acids necessary for muscle growth and repair. It is minimally processed when consumed as a whole food, retaining its natural nutrients. Compared to plant-based proteins, chicken offers a richer amino acid profile and better bioavailability.

Benefits

Rich in protein and essential nutrients like B vitamins and selenium, supporting muscle health and metabolic functions.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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Common questions

Is Chicken Breast healthy?

Chicken Breast scores 95/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This product consists solely of chicken, which is a high-quality source of animal protein with essential amino acids.

How processed is Chicken Breast?

Chicken Breast is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Chicken Breast's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Chicken counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.