Menu
chick fil a
Flavor:
Chick-fil-A® Deluxe Sandwich w/ Pepper 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 (Flour [wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Water, Sugar, Yeast, Wheat Gluten, Contains 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following: Soybean Oil, Salt, Cultured Wheat Flour, Vinegar, Calcium Sulfate, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes, Wheat Starch, Monoglycerides, Monocalcium Phosphate, Datem, Potassium Iodate, Sesame Flour, Soy Lecithin, Butter Flavored Oil [soybean Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor And 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® Deluxe Sandwich with Pepper Jack falls short of the cleaner food options our website advocates for. This sandwich is not organic and contains genetically modified organisms (GMOs), which immediately impacts its standing in our scoring system. The inclusion of added sugars further detracts from its score, as we prioritize products without these unnecessary sweeteners.
The ingredient list reveals several additives that raise concerns. For instance, natural flavors and monoglycerides are present, and these are often ambiguous in their composition, leading us to deduct points. Soy lecithin and potassium sorbate, a preservative, are also found within the sandwich, contributing to the negative score. DATEM, an emulsifier, is another component that we have identified as potentially harmful.
Of particular note is the presence of monosodium glutamate (MSG), a flavor enhancer commonly cited for its adverse health effects. This ingredient alone results in a significant deduction due to its known harmful properties. The oils used in the sandwich, including peanut, soybean, and palm kernel oils, are not favored in our evaluation. These oils are often highly processed and may contain trans fats, which are linked to various health issues.
The Chick-fil-A® Deluxe Sandwich with Pepper Jack is a product that does not align with the criteria of healthier, cleaner eating that our website promotes. It contains multiple ingredients that we assess as detrimental to health-conscious consumers. With its low score of 1/5 green leaves, we recommend that individuals looking for cleaner food options consider alternative products that better meet the standards for a wholesome diet.
Certifications:
None
Product formulations and certifications may change. For current nutrition facts and ingredient
line information, check product packaging.
Categories:
None
Alternatives
No Items found.
How We Rate
Every company today has a responsibility to be a net positive for the planet,
for society, and for our ecosystem