chick fil a
Flavor:
Spicy Deluxe Sandwich w/ Pepper Jack
Ingredients:
Chicken (Spicy Chicken Breast Filets With Rib Meat Containing Up To 15% Solution Of Water, Seasoning [corn Maltodextrin, Spice, Rice Starch, Tapioca Maltodextrin, Salt, Cotton Seed Oil, Spice And Color {contains Paprika}, Garlic Powder, Natural Flavoring {milk, Soy}], Modified Food Starch, Coated With Up To 4% Of Salt, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), Sugar, Spices, Paprika, Enriched Bleached Flour [bleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Sugar, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), Leavening, Spice, Nonfat Milk, Soybean Oil, Whey, Color [paprika, Yellow #6], Fully Refined Peanut Oil, With Dimethylpolysiloxane [an Anti-foam Agent] Added, Pasteurized Nonfat Milk, Pasteurized Egg, Water), Bun (Bleached And Unbleached Enriched Flour> [wheat Flour {malted Barley Flour, Reduced Iron, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid}], Water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Vital Wheat Gluten, Salt, Cultured Wheat Flour, Vinegar, Calcium Propionate [preservative], Organic Acids, Monoglycerides, Sesame Flour, Datem, Soy Lecithin, Enzymes, Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Ascorbic Acid [dough Conditioner], Wheat Starch, Citric Acid, Potassium Iodate, Buttered Flavored Oil [soybean Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor, Beta Carotene]), Tomato, Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Hot Peppers [jalapeno Peppers, Habanero Peppers], Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Green Leaf Lettuce, Pickles (Cucumbers, Water, Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate [preservative], Turmeric Extract [color], Natural Flavor, Dill Pickle Spice, Beta Carotene [color], Garlic Emulsion)
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Chick-fil-A Spicy Deluxe Sandwich with Pepper Jack struggles to meet the criteria for cleaner, healthier food options. Its ingredient list is extensive and includes several elements that detract from its nutritional profile.
The sandwich is not organic and does not use non-GMO ingredients, which are significant factors in its low rating. It contains added sugars, including sugar and citric acid, which are unnecessary for a product that could prioritize health. Furthermore, the sandwich has a range of additives such as natural flavors, enriched flour, monoglycerides, soy lecithin, potassium sorbate, and modified food starch, which are considered potentially harmful. DATEM, an emulsifier, also contributes to the lower score.
More concerning are ingredients deemed harmful, like maltodextrin, monosodium glutamate (MSG), and Yellow #6, an artificial color. These substances have been linked to various health concerns and are best avoided in a clean diet. The presence of these ingredients significantly impacts the product’s overall healthfulness.
The oils used in the sandwich include peanut oil, soybean oil, and palm kernel oil, which are considered harmful due to their processing methods and potential health implications. These oils contribute to the product’s poor rating.
This assessment of the Chick-fil-A Spicy Deluxe Sandwich with Pepper Jack reflects a rigorous approach to evaluating food products based on health and nutritional standards. The sandwich’s ingredient list reveals a reliance on non-organic, GMO, and processed components that could be replaced with healthier alternatives. The use of added sugars, potentially harmful additives, and oils known for their negative health impact results in a product that does not align with the goals of those seeking cleaner food options. The 1/5 green leaves rating is a clear indication that this product falls short of providing a wholesome choice in the current food market.
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