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

The A rating is earned thanks to the high protein content (21.5 g per 100 g), essentially zero sugars and low saturated fat (0.81 g), while the modest fat and salt levels keep negative points low, resulting in a strong overall score.

How does the low salt and zero sugar content affect a hypertensive or diabetic diet?

With only 0.18 g of salt and no sugars per 100 g, the fillet fits well into low‑salt and low‑sugar meal plans, making it a safe protein source for most people managing hypertension or diabetes when paired with balanced side dishes.

Is the chicken in this product a concern for individuals with a chicken allergy?

Chicken is the sole ingredient and is listed as an allergen; anyone with a diagnosed chicken allergy should avoid the fillets, while they are otherwise suitable for the general population.

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BRITISH CHICKEN BREAST FILLETS

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Product Insights

British Chicken Breast Fillets are a single‑ingredient meat product consisting entirely of chicken breast. They belong to the Meat family in the PNNS classification, carry a Nutri‑Score of A and are classified as a NOVA 1 (unprocessed) item. Nutritionally they provide 115 kcal, 21.5 g protein, very low sugar and saturated fat, but contain a modest amount of fat (3.3 g) and some salt (0.18 g per 100 g), which may be a consideration for sodium‑restricted diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal115 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the category averages, this fillet has roughly one‑quarter the fat (3.3 g vs 12.4 g), less than one‑fifth the saturated fat (0.8 g vs 4.2 g), about one‑eighteenth the salt (0.18 g vs 3.21 g), zero sugars versus 2.15 g, delivers half the calories (115 kcal vs 212 kcal) and supplies more protein (21.5 g vs 19.9 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Chicken

84%

35%

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