Better Chicken Project: Ground Chicken

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Is Better Chicken Project: Ground Chicken healthy?

Better Chicken Project: Ground Chicken scores 85/100 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 ground chicken, which is a minimally processed, high-quality source of animal protein.

How processed is Better Chicken Project: Ground Chicken?

Better Chicken Project: Ground Chicken is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Better Chicken Project: Ground Chicken's score?

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

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Better Chicken Project: Ground Chicken

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85 Excellent

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Whole Foods Market
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This product consists solely of ground chicken, which is a minimally processed, high-quality source of animal protein. It retains most of its natural nutrients and provides a complete amino acid profile, making it a nutritious choice. The absence of additives or harmful ingredients further enhances its healthiness, aligning it closely with whole food standards.

Key ingredients 1

Ground chicken
Good

Ground chicken is a high-quality source of animal protein, providing essential amino acids necessary for muscle maintenance and growth. It is minimally processed, retaining most of its natural nutrients. Compared to plant-based proteins, it offers a more complete amino acid profile.

Benefits

Rich in protein, which is essential for muscle repair and growth. Provides important vitamins and minerals such as B vitamins and selenium.

Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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