Is Tyson Chicken Nuggets healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (456 mg). Annatto Extract, Natural Flavor, Salt and Breading Set in Vegetable Oil 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 Tyson Chicken Nuggets?

In label order (largest amount first): CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, RICE FLOUR, WATER, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: ANNATTO EXTRACT, CORN STARCH, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION, GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR, NATURAL SEA SALT, OIL OF GARLIC, and 8 more.

Does Tyson Chicken Nuggets contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Annatto Extract (worth noting): Permitted as a natural colorant, but excessive consumption may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Natural Flavor (worth noting): The exact composition of 'natural flavor' is not disclosed, which may raise concerns for sensitive individuals. Salt (worth noting): Excessive salt intake is associated with health risks such as hypertension. Breading Set in Vegetable Oil (worth noting): The specific type of vegetable oil is not disclosed, which may raise concerns for individuals avoiding certain oils like palm oil.

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Tyson Chicken Nuggets

Name: Tyson Chicken Nuggets
Brand: Tyson
SKU: 023700033680

Tyson

Listed as: TYSON, CHICKEN NUGGETS

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

4 worth noting. 2 shown below — install the TrustPick app to see all 4 with full details.

Annatto ExtractWorth noting
Permitted with limits in EU
Permitted as a natural colorant, but excessive consumption may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Worth knowing: Some people avoid it due to potential allergic reactions.
Depends on amount
Natural FlavorWorth noting
Status unclear
The exact composition of 'natural flavor' is not disclosed, which may raise concerns for sensitive individuals.
Worth knowing: Some consumers prefer to avoid unspecified 'natural flavors' due to potential allergens or additives.
Evidence debated

2 more flagged ingredients in this product

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TrustPick Health Score

74/100 · 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: Tyson Foods, Inc.
Serving size: 79 g (4 PIECES)
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT
2RICE FLOUR
3WATER
4YELLOW CORN FLOUR
5CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: ANNATTO EXTRACT
6CORN STARCH
7DRIED GARLIC
8DRIED ONION
9GARLIC POWDER
10NATURAL FLAVOR
11NATURAL SEA SALT
12OIL OF GARLIC
13ONION POWDER
14PAPRIKA EXTRACT
15SALT
16SPICES
17TORULA YEAST
18WHITE PEPPER
19XANTHAN GUM
20BREADING SET IN VEGETABLE OIL.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (79 g)
Energy	253 kcal	199.9 kcal
Fat	13.9 g	11 g
of which saturated	3.2 g	2.5 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	17.7 g	14 g
of which sugars	0 g	0 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g
Protein	15.2 g	12 g
Sodium	456 mg	360.2 mg

Questions about Tyson Chicken Nuggets

Is Tyson Chicken Nuggets healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (456 mg). Annatto Extract, Natural Flavor, Salt and Breading Set in Vegetable Oil 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 Tyson Chicken Nuggets?: In label order (largest amount first): CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, RICE FLOUR, WATER, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: ANNATTO EXTRACT, CORN STARCH, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION, GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR, NATURAL SEA SALT, OIL OF GARLIC, and 8 more.
Does Tyson Chicken Nuggets contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Annatto Extract (worth noting): Permitted as a natural colorant, but excessive consumption may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Natural Flavor (worth noting): The exact composition of 'natural flavor' is not disclosed, which may raise concerns for sensitive individuals. Salt (worth noting): Excessive salt intake is associated with health risks such as hypertension. Breading Set in Vegetable Oil (worth noting): The specific type of vegetable oil is not disclosed, which may raise concerns for individuals avoiding certain oils like palm oil.

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