Kidfresh Frozen Chicken Meatballs - 16.45oz

Common questions

Is Kidfresh Frozen Chicken Meatballs - 16.45oz healthy?

Kidfresh Frozen Chicken Meatballs - 16.45oz scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. The Kidfresh Frozen Chicken Meatballs contain a mix of beneficial ingredients such as chicken, vegetables, and whole grain bread crumbs, which provide protein, fiber, and essential nutrients.

How processed is Kidfresh Frozen Chicken Meatballs - 16.45oz?

Kidfresh Frozen Chicken Meatballs - 16.45oz is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Kidfresh Frozen Chicken Meatballs - 16.45oz's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Celery, Onions, Carrots count in its favor; Yeast Extract is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Kidfresh Frozen Chicken Meatballs - 16.45oz

Kidfresh
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

16.4 oz
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Beneficial ingredients 5
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

The Kidfresh Frozen Chicken Meatballs contain a mix of beneficial ingredients such as chicken, vegetables, and whole grain bread crumbs, which provide protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. However, the presence of expeller pressed canola oil, a seed oil, introduces a less healthy fat that may promote inflammation. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the overall clean ingredient list.

Key ingredients 10

Celery
Good

Part of Vegetables. Vegetables add essential vitamins and fiber, contributing to a balanced diet.

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Onions
Good

Part of Vegetables. Vegetables add essential vitamins and fiber, contributing to a balanced diet.

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Carrots
Good

Part of Vegetables. Vegetables add essential vitamins and fiber, contributing to a balanced diet.

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Whole Grain Bread Crumbs (Whole Wheat Flour, Yeast, Molasses, Sea Salt)
Good

Whole grain bread crumbs provide dietary fiber and complex carbohydrates, supporting digestive health.

Sea Salt
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Chicken
Neutral

Chicken is a good source of lean protein and is generally considered a healthy ingredient in meat products.

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Water
Neutral

Water is used as a base and does not impact the nutritional quality significantly.

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Rice Starch
Neutral

Rice starch is a common thickening agent with minimal nutritional impact.

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Nonfat Dry Milk
Neutral

Nonfat dry milk supplies calcium and protein without added fat, supporting bone health.

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Yeast Extract
Bad

Concentrated glutamate source — MSG-adjacent flavor enhancer.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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