Chicken Breasts

Perdue Harvestland
88 Excellent

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Perdue Farms
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This product consists solely of chicken, which is a minimally processed, high-quality source of animal protein. It provides essential amino acids necessary for muscle growth and repair, with excellent bioavailability compared to plant-based proteins. The simplicity of the ingredient list and minimal processing contribute to its high score, although sourcing concerns from the brand may slightly impact the overall rating. Its plastic packaging can shed microplastics into the food and lowers its score.

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 whole chicken breasts, retaining its natural nutrients. Compared to plant-based proteins, chicken offers a more complete amino acid profile and better bioavailability.

Benefits

Rich in protein and low in fat, chicken supports muscle maintenance and overall health. It is also a good source of vitamins and minerals such as B vitamins and selenium.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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Chicken Breasts

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Common questions

Is Chicken Breasts healthy?

Chicken Breasts scores 88/100 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 minimally processed, high-quality source of animal protein.

How processed is Chicken Breasts?

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

Which ingredients drive Chicken Breasts' 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.

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