Chicken Breasts

Name: Chicken Breasts
Brand: Perdue

Perdue

Excellent

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Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by FPP Family Investments, Inc.

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 nutritional integrity and offering better bioavailability compared to plant-based proteins. However, the brand's sourcing practices, which include factory farming and misleading welfare claims, slightly impact the overall 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 nutritional integrity. Compared to plant-based proteins, chicken offers a richer amino acid profile and better bioavailability.

Benefits

Rich in protein, which supports muscle growth and maintenance. Provides essential nutrients such as B vitamins and minerals like phosphorus and selenium.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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Common questions

Is Chicken Breasts healthy?

Chicken Breasts 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 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.