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Is Shoprite Specialty, Meatless Chicken Style Plant-Based Nuggets healthy?

Specialty, Meatless Chicken Style Plant-Based Nuggets

Meat & Poultry · Updated 2026-10-17

Longevity Score

68/100

Food Integrity Score

54/100

Limit When Possible

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

Quick answer

Limit When Possible

Shoprite specialty, meatless chicken style plant-based nuggets is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 68 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 54 out of 100. Plant-based protein with moderate protein and sodium, but built on refined wheat, sunflower oil, and several additives rather than whole foods. Strengths include plant protein source with 11g protein per serving, moderate saturated fat at 1.5g per serving, and low sugar at 1g per serving, while main considerations include ultra-processed build with wheat protein isolates and gums, refined wheat flour and cornflake coating with low fiber, and sunflower oil and multiple additives including methylcellulose.

Longevity Score 68/100Food Integrity Score 54/100

What helped the score?

  • Plant protein source with 11g protein per serving
  • Moderate saturated fat at 1.5g per serving
  • Low sugar at 1g per serving

What held the score back?

  • Ultra-processed build with wheat protein isolates and gums
  • Refined wheat flour and cornflake coating with low fiber
  • Sunflower oil and multiple additives including methylcellulose

Ingredients

Ingredient list

VEGETABLE PROTEINS (WATER, WHEAT PROTEIN, WHEAT FLOUR), CORNFLAKES (CORN, SUGAR, SALT, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT), WATER, SUNFLOWER OIL, WHEAT GLUTEN, WHEAT FLOUR (CONTAINS GLUTEN), PEA STARCH, PEA PROTEIN, SEA SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, YEAST EXTRACT, BAMBOO FIBER, SPICES, METHYLCELLULOSE, POTASSIUM LACTATE.

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 80 g (4 pieces)

  • Calories24012% DV
  • Protein11g22% DV
  • Total Carbs21g8% DV
  • Fiber1g3% DV
  • Total Fat12g15% DV
  • Saturated Fat1.5g8% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Shoprite Specialty, Meatless Chicken Style Plant-Based Nuggets
Category
Meat & Poultry (source: Vegetarian Frozen Meats)
GTIN / UPC
00041190411740
Serving size
80 g (4 pieces)
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 (400mg)

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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 (11g)

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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 (Sugar and barley malt extract in cornflake coating)

    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 (11g)

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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 (21g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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Common questions about this product

Is Shoprite Specialty, Meatless Chicken Style Plant-Based Nuggets highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Ultra-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?

Shoprite Specialty, Meatless Chicken Style Plant-Based Nuggets shows about 0.96g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Shoprite Specialty, Meatless Chicken Style Plant-Based Nuggets: 1g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar and barley malt extract in cornflake coating. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Plant protein source with 11g protein per serving; Moderate saturated fat at 1.5g per serving; Low sugar at 1g per serving.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Ultra-processed build with wheat protein isolates and gums; Refined wheat flour and cornflake coating with low fiber; Sunflower oil and multiple additives including methylcellulose.

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.

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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

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