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Chick-fil-A® Deluxe Sandwich w/ Colby Jack
Ingredients:
Chicken (Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast With Rib Meat, Enriched Bleached Flour [with Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Fully Refined Peanut Oil [with Dimethylpolysiloxane {an Anti-foam Agent} Added], Sugar, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), Pasteurized Nonfat Dry Milk, Leavening [sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate], Spices, Water, Soybean Oil, Paprika, Pasteurized Egg), 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 (Colby Cheese [pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto {vegetable Color}], Monterey Jack Cheese [pasteurized Milk, 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:
Awarded a 1/5 green leaf rating, the Chick-fil-A® Deluxe Sandwich with Colby Jack represents a choice that aligns poorly with the clean eating standards of our website. This sandwich is not organic and contains both non-GMO and added sugars, which detracts significantly from its overall health profile.
The ingredient list reveals the use of several additives and non-preferred oils. Specifically, the presence of natural flavors and monosodium glutamate raises concerns due to their potential health implications. The variety of oils used, including peanut, soybean, and palm kernel oil, are noted for their less favorable health impacts compared to other available options.
Further scrutiny of the sandwich’s components brings to light the inclusion of enriched flour, monoglycerides, soy lecithin, potassium sorbate, and DATEM—additives commonly used in processed foods that may carry health risks or contribute to lower food quality. These ingredients reflect common practices in the fast-food industry aimed at enhancing flavor, texture, and shelf life, yet they do not align with the principles of clean eating.
The sandwich also contains citric acid and sugars, which are considered unnecessary additions in the context of a cleaner diet. These ingredients often contribute to an increased caloric content and may affect blood sugar levels, which is why their presence results in deductions from the total score.
Given the combination of these factors, the Chick-fil-A® Deluxe Sandwich with Colby Jack is positioned at the lowest end of our rating scale. The evaluation criteria, focusing on the absence of organic certification, inclusion of GMOs, and a plethora of additives, paints a clear picture. This sandwich does not meet the standards for those seeking cleaner, more wholesome food options. Those prioritizing health and ingredient transparency may find better alternatives that adhere to a more rigorous standard of food quality.
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