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Is Banquet Mega Filets Original Crispy Chicken, Frozen Meal, 6-Count healthy?

Mega Filets Original Crispy Chicken, Frozen Meal, 6-Count

Meat & Poultry · Updated 2026-10-20

Longevity Score

58/100

Food Integrity Score

60/100

Limit When Possible

Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.

Quick answer

Limit When Possible

Banquet mega filets original crispy chicken, frozen meal, 6-count is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 58 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 60 out of 100. Processed, breaded and fried chicken with refined flour and additives; moderate protein but limited whole-food structure. Strengths include real white meat chicken as first ingredient, moderate protein per serving, and low added sugar, while main considerations include fried in vegetable oil with breaded coating, refined wheat flour and tapioca starch base, and sodium phosphates and multiple flavorings.

Longevity Score 58/100Food Integrity Score 60/100

What helped the score?

  • Real white meat chicken as first ingredient
  • Moderate protein per serving
  • Low added sugar

What held the score back?

  • Fried in vegetable oil with breaded coating
  • Refined wheat flour and tapioca starch base
  • Sodium phosphates and multiple flavorings

Ingredients

Ingredient list

CHICKEN PATTIES (White Meat Chicken, Water, Salt, Sodium Phosphates, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Natural Flavorings), BREADING (Wheat Flour, Water, Tapioca Starch, Degerminated Yellow Corn Flour, Dextrose, Less Than 2% Of: Salt, Citric Acid, Dehydrated Onion, Leavening [Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate], Natural Flavorings, Yeast Extract, Extractives Of Paprika, Xanthan Gum). Fried In Vegetable Oil. CONTAINS: WHEAT.

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 113 g (1 patty)

  • Calories28014% DV
  • Protein13g26% DV
  • Total Carbs23g8% DV
  • Fiber1g4% DV
  • Total Fat15g19% DV
  • Saturated Fat3g15% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Banquet Mega Filets Original Crispy Chicken, Frozen Meal, 6-Count
Brand
Banquet
Category
Meat & Poultry (source: Meat/Poultry/Other Animals - Prepared/Processed)
GTIN / UPC
00031000000004
Serving size
113 g (1 patty)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Low-Spike Stability

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Low fiber (1g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sodium (649.8mg)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Higher protein (13g)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Sweetener signals (Dextrose)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Helpful protein (13g)

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Available carbohydrates (23g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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Common questions about this product

Is Banquet Mega Filets Original Crispy Chicken, Frozen Meal, 6-Count highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Banquet Mega Filets Original Crispy Chicken, Frozen Meal, 6-Count shows about 1.02g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Banquet Mega Filets Original Crispy Chicken, Frozen Meal, 6-Count: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Dextrose. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Real white meat chicken as first ingredient; Moderate protein per serving; Low added sugar.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Fried in vegetable oil with breaded coating; Refined wheat flour and tapioca starch base; Sodium phosphates and multiple flavorings.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same meat & poultry differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Meat & Poultry, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

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