Southern fried chicken breast by Tesco

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Southern fried chicken breast

by Tesco in Breaded chicken Barcode 5059697754555
Nutri-Score
Very good nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
e
Environmental impact estimate

Southern fried chicken breast by Tesco provides 227 kcal per 100 g, with 0.6 g of sugars and 18.4 g of protein. That is 54% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Breaded chicken category. Contains: gluten.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
10.4 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
1 g · Low
Sugars
0.6 g · Low
Salt
0.7 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 227 kcal 214 +6%
Total fat 10.4 g 10
Saturated fat 1 g 1.8 −45%
Carbohydrates 14.6 g 15.2
Total sugars 0.6 g 1.3 −54%
Added sugars 0.4 g 0.8 −54%
Dietary fiber 0.8 g 1.3 −39%
Protein 18.4 g 15.4 +19%
Salt 0.7 g 1.2 −42%

Category average across 519 Breaded chicken products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other breaded chicken

Calories higher 34%
Sugars lower 28%
Salt lower 17%
Saturated fat lower 28%
Protein top 15%
Fiber top 77%

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

Ingredients

Chicken Breast Fillet (70%), Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Rapeseed Oil, Wheat Gluten, Salt, Wheat Starch, Black Pepper, Dextrose, Fennel, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Sunflower Oil, Yeast Extract, Yeast, White Pepper, Black Pepper Extract, Garlic Extract, Nutmeg Extract, Onion Oil. Made using British and EU chicken.

May contain palm oilNot veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
Gluten

Product details

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United Kingdom
Barcode
5059697754555

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Southern fried chicken breast?

Southern fried chicken breast contains 227 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Southern fried chicken breast?

Southern fried chicken breast has 0.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Southern fried chicken breast healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of A (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 Southern fried chicken breast vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Southern fried chicken breast contain?

According to the label data it contains: Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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