Lunchables Chicken Dunks

Questions about Lunchables Chicken Dunks

Is Lunchables Chicken Dunks healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 58/100 (grade C). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (15.9 g) and sodium (513 mg). Sodium Phosphates, Carrageenan, Flavor, Caramel Color and 4 more are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Lunchables Chicken Dunks?

In label order (largest amount first): FULLY COOKED BREADED NUGGET-SHAPED CHICKEN PATTIES (NUGGET SHAPED CHICKEN PATTIES [WHITE CHICKEN, WATER, POTASSIUM LACTATE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, DEXTROSE, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, CARRAGEENAN, SODIUM DIACETATE, LEMON JUICE SOLIDS, FLAVOR], BREADING [WHEAT FLOUR, DEXTROSE, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, WHEAT GLUTEN, EGG WHITES, WHEY (FROM MILK), SPICES, CARAMEL COLOR, SALT, PAPRIKA (COLOR), ONION POWDER, EXTRACTIVE OF PAPRIKA, CELERY SEED EXTRACT], BATTER [BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, DEXTROSE, FLAVOR, GARLIC POWDER, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CARAMEL COLOR], SEASONING BLEND [ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, SOYBEAN OIL (AS A PROCESSING AID), SPICES, SPICE EXTRACTIVE, EXTRACTIVES OF CELERY SEED], BROWNED IN SOYBEAN OIL), KETCHUP WITH STARCH ADDED (WATER, TOMATO PASTE, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SUCROSE, SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SOYBEAN OIL, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE [PRESERVATIVES], DEXTROSE, ONION POWDER, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, SPICE, NATURAL FLAVOR), CHOCOLATE CREME SANDWICH COOKIE (ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, PALM AND SOYBEAN OIL, COCOA [PROCESSED WITH ALKALI], DEXTROSE, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: CORN STARCH, SODIUM BICARBONATE [LEAVENER], SALT, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN, CHOCOLATE).

Does Lunchables Chicken Dunks contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Sodium Phosphates (worth noting): Excessive intake of phosphates may pose health risks, especially for individuals with kidney issues. Carrageenan (worth noting): Some studies suggest potential gastrointestinal inflammation with high intake. Flavor (worth noting): The specific nature of the flavoring agents is not disclosed, making regulatory assessment unclear. Caramel Color (worth noting): Some forms of caramel color may contain trace amounts of 4-MEI, a potential carcinogen. Monosodium Glutamate (E621) (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. High Fructose Corn Syrup (worth noting): Excessive consumption is linked to metabolic health concerns.