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Chicken-Less Mandarin Orange Morsels

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Nutri-Score C NOVA 4

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Chicken-Less Mandarin Orange Morsels

by Trader Joe's 9,25 oz (262 g) in Frozen foods Barcode 00978972
Average nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

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

Fat
6.1 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
0.4 g · Low
Sugars
11.8 g · Moderate
Salt
1.4 g · Moderate

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

Calories higher 37%
Sugars higher 8%
Salt higher 18%
Saturated fat lower 17%
Protein top 8%
Fiber top 3%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

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.

Palm oil freeVeganVegetarian
Allergens
GlutenSoybeansWheat gluten

Additives 10

High overexposure risk
High overexposure risk

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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