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Chicken Nuggets

+2.7

Deep-fried breaded chicken with refined carbohydrates and inflammatory oils produces oxidative stress and metabolic inflammation.

Ingredient score breakdown

Trans fats and oxidized oils

+1.5

Deep frying in vegetable oils creates harmful lipid peroxides and inflammatory compounds

Refined flour breading

+0.8

High glycemic load triggers insulin spikes and inflammatory cascades

Sodium and additives

+0.4

Added salt and preservatives contribute to systemic inflammation

Why this score

This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.

FODMAP note

May contain high FODMAP ingredients in breading and seasonings depending on preparation.

Healthier alternatives

  • grilled chicken
  • turkey breast

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