Is Rao's Chicken Alfredo healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 68/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in saturated fat (5.46 g). Sodium Phosphate is 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 Rao's Chicken Alfredo?

In label order (largest amount first): GRILLED CHICKEN STRIPS (CHICKEN WHITE MEAT, WATER, CORN STARCH, SALT), WATER, CAVATAPPI PASTA (DURUM SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS LACTATE [IRON], THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WHOLE MILK, HEAVY CREAM, BUTTER (CREAM), GARLIC, CORN STARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, SPICES.

Does Rao's Chicken Alfredo contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Sodium Phosphate (worth noting): Excessive consumption of phosphates may pose health risks, particularly for individuals with kidney issues.

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Rao's Chicken Alfredo

Name: Rao's Chicken Alfredo
Brand: Rao's
SKU: 0747479300063

Rao's

Listed as: RAO'S CHICKEN ALFREDO, 8.4OZ

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting4/5 ★

Ingredient rating 4/5 — nothing restricted, and no more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

1 worth noting.

Sodium PhosphateWorth noting
Permitted with limits in EU · Permitted with limits in India · Permitted with limits in US · Permitted with limits in Canada
Excessive consumption of phosphates may pose health risks, particularly for individuals with kidney issues.
Worth knowing: Commonly used as an emulsifier or stabilizer in processed foods.
Depends on amount

TrustPick Health Score

68/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: Sovos Brands Intermediate, Inc.
Serving size: 238 g (1 tray (238g/8.4oz))
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1GRILLED CHICKEN STRIPS (CHICKEN WHITE MEAT, WATER, CORN STARCH, SALT)
2WATER
3CAVATAPPI PASTA (DURUM SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS LACTATE [IRON], THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)
4PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
5WHOLE MILK
6HEAVY CREAM
7BUTTER (CREAM)
8GARLIC
9CORN STARCH
10SODIUM PHOSPHATE
11SUNFLOWER LECITHIN
12SPICES

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (238 g)
Energy	197 kcal	468.9 kcal
Fat	10.5 g	25 g
of which saturated	5.5 g	13 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	14.3 g	34 g
of which sugars	1.3 g	3 g
of which added sugars	0 g	0 g
Fibre	0.8 g	1.9 g
Protein	12.2 g	29 g
Sodium	324 mg	771.1 mg

Questions about Rao's Chicken Alfredo

Is Rao's Chicken Alfredo healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 68/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in saturated fat (5.46 g). Sodium Phosphate is 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 Rao's Chicken Alfredo?: In label order (largest amount first): GRILLED CHICKEN STRIPS (CHICKEN WHITE MEAT, WATER, CORN STARCH, SALT), WATER, CAVATAPPI PASTA (DURUM SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS LACTATE [IRON], THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WHOLE MILK, HEAVY CREAM, BUTTER (CREAM), GARLIC, CORN STARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, SPICES.
Does Rao's Chicken Alfredo contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Sodium Phosphate (worth noting): Excessive consumption of phosphates may pose health risks, particularly for individuals with kidney issues.

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