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Flavor:

Spicy Chicken Sandwich

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]), 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

Ingredient Score:

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Chick-fil-A Spicy Chicken Sandwich ranks low on our scale for cleaner food options. The sandwich falls short due to a combination of non-organic ingredients, the presence of GMOs, added sugars, and a variety of harmful additives. These factors contribute to its position at the bottom of our health-conscious rating system.

The product is not made with organic ingredients, which is a fundamental expectation for a higher rating on our scale. Additionally, it contains genetically modified organisms (GMOs), another critical factor in our assessment. The inclusion of added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, further detracts from the sandwich’s overall score. These sugars contribute to the unnecessary increase in caloric intake and potential health risks associated with high sugar consumption.

Moreover, the sandwich is penalized for its use of potentially harmful additives. These include natural and artificial flavors, enriched flour, monoglycerides, soy lecithin, potassium sorbate, modified food starch, and DATEM. Such additives can have various negative impacts on health, and their use raises concerns about the product’s safety and nutritional value.

The presence of known harmful additives is a significant issue. Ingredients like maltodextrin, monosodium glutamate (MSG), and Yellow #6 are associated with adverse health effects and are best avoided. Maltodextrin can spike blood sugar levels, MSG is linked to headaches and other reactions in sensitive individuals, and Yellow #6 is an artificial color that raises health concerns.

Harmful oils used in the sandwich, such as peanut oil, soybean oil, and palm kernel oil, are also problematic. These oils can be high in unhealthy fats, which contribute to the risk of heart disease and other health issues.

The Chick-fil-A Spicy Chicken Sandwich, with its array of concerning ingredients and lack of healthier attributes, is a product consumers might consider avoiding in their search for cleaner food options. The 1/5 green leaves rating reflects its position as an undesirable choice within the context of our health-focused evaluations.