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Southern Friend Chicken Thighs & Drumsticks
Southern Friend Chicken Thighs & Drumsticks by Sainsbury's provides 22 kcal per 100 g, with 2.5 g of sugars and 0.5 g of protein. That is 91% 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 Breaded chicken category and comes in a 750g pack. Contains: gluten, sulphur dioxide and sulphites, wheat gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 0.2 pack (132 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 22 kcal | 29 kcal | 214 −90% | |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 0.7 g | 1% | 10 −95% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 1% | 1.8 −94% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.5 g | 3.3 g | 1% | 15.2 −84% |
| Total sugars | 2.5 g | 3.3 g | 1.3 +91% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.8 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.3 g | 4.4 g | 16% | 1.3 +150% |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 0.7 g | 1% | 15.4 −97% |
| Salt | 1.3 g | 1.7 g | 1.2 +11% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 519 Breaded chicken products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other breaded chicken
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
• . • • • Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks (77%) Wheatflour contains Gluten (with Wheatflour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin) Water - Rapeseed Oil Wheat Starch (contains Gluten) Rice Flour Broad Bean Flour Maize Flour Salt Wheat Gluten Ground Spices (Fennel - Black Pepper. White Pepper Paprika) Yeast Extract Raising Agent: E450, Sodium Bicarbonate Cracked Black Pepper Dextrose Dried Thyme - Dried Onions Wheat Protein (contains Gluten) Spice Extract. Sunflower Oil Black Pepper Extract Flavouring Yeast. . • . . • • •
- Allergens
- GlutenSulphur dioxide and sulphitesWheat Gluten
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 750g
- Serving size
- 0.2 pack (132 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 00306690
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Southern Friend Chicken Thighs & Drumsticks?
Southern Friend Chicken Thighs & Drumsticks contains 22 kcal per 100 g and about 29 kcal per serving (0.2 pack (132 g)).
How much sugar is in Southern Friend Chicken Thighs & Drumsticks?
Southern Friend Chicken Thighs & Drumsticks has 2.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Southern Friend Chicken Thighs & Drumsticks 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 Southern Friend Chicken Thighs & Drumsticks vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Southern Friend Chicken Thighs & Drumsticks contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites, Wheat Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 19, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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