MorningStar Farms Chik'n Patties, Original, Value Pack
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Protein
- Saturated Fat
- Added Sugar
- Sodium
Verdict
MorningStar Farms Chik'n Patties, Original, Value Pack are breaded, soy-based meat alternatives. Their main strength is a moderate protein content, while their main tradeoff is a heavily formulated profile. Overall, they function as a pre-formed convenience food for those seeking a familiar breaded texture.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair them with a side of roasted vegetables or place them inside a toasted vegan bun with lettuce and tomato for a quick sandwich.
Nutrition Overview
The label shows a favorable balance of calories and protein with very low saturated fat, though the sodium content is relatively high per serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 160 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 7g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 380mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs | 16g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 6% |
| Total Sugars | 2g | — |
| Added Sugars | 1g | 1% |
| Protein | 9g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 6% |
Ingredient Analysis
The base consists of wheat flour and soy protein concentrates combined with vegetable oils. A wide array of starches, gums, and leavening agents are added to create the specific structural consistency and breading.
Ingredients
Water, Wheat Flour, Soy Protein Concentrate, Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola and/or Sunflower), Soy Protein Isolate, Contains 2% or Less of Yellow Corn Flour, Salt, Methylcellulose, Wheat Gluten, Pea Starch, Potato Starch, Maltodextrin, Natural Flavors, Wheat Starch, Yeast Extract, Sugar, Spices, Dextrose, Potassium Salt, Rice Flour, Onion Powder, Paprika Color, Garlic Powder, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Yeast, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum.
