Chicken salad

Walmart
88 Excellent

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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Walmart
Category Other Food
Summary

This chicken salad is composed of minimally processed ingredients, primarily featuring rotisserie seasoned chicken breast and black pepper. The chicken breast provides high-quality lean protein with essential amino acids, while black pepper adds flavor and potential antioxidant benefits. The product's low processing level and absence of harmful additives contribute to its high rating. Its plastic packaging can shed microplastics into the food and lowers its score.

Key ingredients 3

Chicken breast
Good

Chicken breast is a high-quality source of lean protein, essential for muscle repair and growth. It is minimally processed and provides a rich amino acid profile. Compared to other protein sources, it is low in fat and calories.

Benefits

Provides essential amino acids necessary for muscle repair and maintenance. Low in fat and calories, making it a healthy protein choice.

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Black pepper
Good

Black pepper is a spice that adds flavor and has potential antioxidant properties. It is minimally processed and can enhance nutrient absorption. Piperine, a compound in black pepper, may improve digestion.

Benefits

Contains piperine, which may enhance nutrient absorption and improve digestion. Provides antioxidant properties that can support overall health.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt is used to enhance flavor and preserve food. It is a common culinary ingredient but does not provide additional nutritional benefits. Excessive consumption can lead to health issues such as hypertension.

Risks

High sodium intake can contribute to hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.

Benefits

Essential for maintaining fluid balance and nerve function in the body.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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Chicken salad

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Common questions

Is Chicken salad healthy?

Chicken salad scores 88/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This chicken salad is composed of minimally processed ingredients, primarily featuring rotisserie seasoned chicken breast and black pepper.

How processed is Chicken salad?

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

Which ingredients drive Chicken salad's score?

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

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