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Chicken-Less Mandarin Orange Morsels
Chicken-Less Mandarin Orange Morsels by Trader Joe's provides 206 kcal per 100 g, with 11.8 g of sugars and 15.7 g of protein. That is 168% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Frozen foods category and comes in a 9,25 oz (262 g) pack. Contains: gluten, soybeans, wheat gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 bag (262 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 206 kcal | 540 kcal | 187 +10% | |
| Total fat | 6.1 g | 16 g | 21% | 8.2 −26% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g | 1 g | 5% | 2.9 −87% |
| Carbohydrates | 21.8 g | 57 g | 21% | 20.1 +8% |
| Total sugars | 11.8 g | 31 g | 4.4 +168% | |
| Added sugars | 11.5 g | 30 g | 60% | 6.1 +88% |
| Dietary fiber | 5.3 g | 14 g | 50% | 1.7 +216% |
| Protein | 15.7 g | 41 g | 82% | 7.9 +98% |
| Salt | 1.4 g | 3.6 g | 1 +34% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9800 Frozen foods products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 30% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
- Low saturated fat
- 0.4 g per 100 g, 2% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
- Source of fiber
- 5.3 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 3 g per 100 g or 1.5 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other frozen foods
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Ingredients
Water, sauce (sugar, water, _soy_ sauce (water, _soybeans_, salt, organic alcohol), orange juice concentrate, distilled white vinegar, salted sake (water, rice, salt), cornstarch, garlic puree (garlic, citric acid), ginger puree (ginger, citric acid), organic _soybean_ oil, natural orange flavor, red pepper), _soy_ flour, textured _wheat_ protein (_wheat gluten_, _wheat_ starch, sodium carbonate, mixed tocopherols), _wheat_ (_gluten_), expeller pressed canola oil, breading (_wheat_ flour, rice flour, cornstarch, sugar, garlic powder, salt, spice, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, monocalcium phosphate), methylcellulose, natural flavors, _soy_ protein isolate.
- Allergens
- GlutenSoybeansWheat gluten
Additives 10
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 9,25 oz (262 g)
- Serving size
- 1 bag (262 g)
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianVegan
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 00978972
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chicken-Less Mandarin Orange Morsels?
Chicken-Less Mandarin Orange Morsels contains 206 kcal per 100 g and about 540 kcal per serving (1 bag (262 g)).
How much sugar is in Chicken-Less Mandarin Orange Morsels?
Chicken-Less Mandarin Orange Morsels has 11.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Chicken-Less Mandarin Orange Morsels healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Chicken-Less Mandarin Orange Morsels vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
What allergens does Chicken-Less Mandarin Orange Morsels contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Soybeans, Wheat gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 28, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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