Which nutrients lower the Nutri‑Score of this product to a D rating?

The D grade is driven mainly by its 1.7 g of salt per 100 g, which adds 8 negative points, together with moderate fat (6.5 g) and saturated fat (1.1 g) that contribute additional points; sugars are low enough not to add points.

How does the salt content affect a hypertensive or low‑sodium diet?

With 1.7 g of salt per 100 g (about 680 mg of sodium), the product contributes a significant share of the daily recommended limit of 2 g of sodium for people with hypertension, so it should be consumed sparingly or paired with low‑salt sides.

Is this lightly breaded chicken suitable for gluten‑free, vegan, or dairy‑free diets?

No; the ingredient list contains wheat flour (gluten), nonfat dried milk and egg whites (dairy and animal protein), and soybean oil, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free, vegan or dairy‑free dietary regimes.

Kirkland Signature • 48 oz

Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Fillets

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Fillets are a meat product classified in the Fish Meat Eggs and Meat PNNS groups, marketed by Kirkland Signature and sold at Costco. They provide about 174 kcal per 100 g, with 6.5 g fat (1.1 g saturated), 2.2 g sugars, 1.7 g salt, 16 g protein and 0.7 g fiber, earning a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 3 rating, reflecting moderate processing and a relatively high salt level. The formulation includes wheat flour, milk, egg whites, soy and celery, so it is not suitable for consumers with those common allergens.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal240 kcal

Fat9 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Trans Fat0 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical breaded‑chicken products, this fillet is lower in fat, saturated fat, salt and calories, but higher in carbohydrates and sugars, and provides slightly less protein.

Ingredients

Boneless skinless chicken breast, water, seasoning (sugar, salt, spices including paprika and celery seed, chicken fat, spice extractive, canola oil, soybean oil), rice starch, wheat flour, sugar, salt, nonfat dried milk, dried egg whites, baking powder, spice, paprika, vegetable oil. Contains: milk, eggs, wheat.

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