Why does British Chicken Breast Fillets receive a Nutri‑Score of A, and which nutrients drive this high rating?

The A rating is earned because the fillets are very low in energy (115 kcal), contain no sugars or carbohydrates, have low saturated fat (0.8 g) and salt (0.18 g), and deliver a high amount of protein (21.5 g) per 100 g, all of which earn positive points in the Nutri‑Score algorithm.

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

With only 0.18 g of salt per 100 g, the fillets are classified as low‑salt and can be incorporated into a hypertension‑friendly or low‑sodium eating plan without significantly raising daily sodium intake.

Is this product compatible with dietary restrictions such as gluten‑free, halal, or vegetarian?

The fillets are naturally gluten‑free and contain no plant‑based allergens, but they are animal‑derived so they are not suitable for vegetarian or vegan diets; halal suitability depends on the slaughtering practice, which is not specified on the packaging.

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BRITISH CHICKEN BREAST FILLETS

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Product Insights

British Chicken Breast Fillets are fresh Class A skinless chicken breast portions sold by Tesco and belong to the meat family in the PNNS classification. The fillets score a Nutri‑Score of A, fall into the minimally processed NOVA 1 category, and provide 21.5 g of protein, only 3.3 g of fat (including 0.8 g saturated) and 0 g carbohydrates per 100 g, while the salt level is low at 0.18 g, making them nutritionally lean but not completely fat‑free. They are packaged in a LDPE film and PET tray that are not yet recyclable, which lowers the overall environmental grade to C despite the product’s low impact agriculture profile.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal115 kcal

Fat3.3 g

Saturated Fat0.8 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Proteins21.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for meat products, this chicken breast contains far less sugar (0 g vs 2.15 g), lower fat (3.3 g vs 12.38 g) and considerably less salt (0.18 g vs 3.21 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Fresh Class A skinless chicken breast fillet portions.

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