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Kirkland Signature Chicken Bakes 6 ct, 8 oz

Contains soybean oil

A frozen chicken sandwich with cheese, bacon and Caesar dressing in a hand-rolled crust. Each sandwich has 1,370 mg sodium and contains soybean oil and sodium nitrite.

No artificial flavorsLow sugarContains dairyContains eggsContains soyContains wheatContains fishContains corn
$16.03 8 oz · lowest price at Veruca San Elijo
Price and stock checked Oct 31, 2026
Key nutrition facts
540caloriesPer serving · 1 Sandwich (227g)
Protein
35g▲
Fiber
3g
Added sugar
2g
Sodium
1370mg
Saturated fat
6g
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: DOUGH INGREDIENTS: FLOUR (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, OIL BLEND (CANOLA OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL), CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SUGAR, SALT, DOUGH CONDITIONER [ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MONOGLYCERIDES, GUAR GUM, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS AND 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: SOYBEAN OIL, ENZYMES (CONTAINS WHEAT), SALT], WHEAT GLUTEN, DRY YEAST, ASCORBIC ACID, HONEY. FILLING INGREDIENTS: CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS WITH RIB MEAT [CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN PRODUCT (ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, STARCH, CARRAGEENAN, LECITHIN), SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, FLAVORINGS]; CAESAR DRESSING [SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, CORN VINEGAR, PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), EGGS, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SUGAR, SPICES, DISTILLED VINEGAR, XANTHAN GUM, ANCHOVY EXTRACT (MALTODEXTRIN, ANCHOVY EXTRACT, SALT), DEHYDRATED GARLIC, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, DEHYDRATED ONION, SODIUM BENZOATE, CARAMEL COLOR, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA]; MOZZARELLA AND PROVOLONE CHEESE BLEND [LOW MOISTURE PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), PROVOLONE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED WHOLE MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)]; BACON (CURED WITH WATER, SALT, SODIUM NITRITE, MAY ALSO CONTAIN SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, DEXTROSE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SMOKE FLAVORING); SHREDDED PARMESAN CHEESE (PART SKIMMED PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES); GREEN ONIONS
On Open Food FactsNutri-Score DNOVA 4Ultra-processed foodTheir grades, for reference; not part of our score. Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL).
45 / 100
Poor Scored automatically
Weighted as ready meals, soups, saucesHigh confidence · Scored on 10 of 11 inputs
Nutrition · counts 35%81
Ingredients · counts 25%9
Processing · counts 15%25
Sourcing · counts 10%35
Transparency · counts 15%50
Why it scores 45
Nutrition 81 · Compared with other ready meals and sauces: more protein (35 g) per 1 Sandwich
Ingredients 9 · Canola oil, 3rd ingredient (seed oil, −18, ClearShelf standard); Sodium or potassium nitrite (additive, −15); Benzoates (sodium benzoate, benzoic acid) (additive, −10); 8 more
Processing 25 · Refined flour, isolated soy protein, flavorings, gums and preservatives
Sourcing 35 · Made in the USA; sourcing of the chicken and other ingredients isn't stated
Transparency 50 · Full ingredient list, but it includes unnamed flavorings and spices
1,370 mg sodium per sandwich
Contains soybean oil
Contains sodium nitrite
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Strong evidence−8 for sugar
Varies by additive−65 for isolated soy protein, sodium or potassium nitrite, benzoates and 6 more
ClearShelf standard−18 for canola oil · our house standard, not a medical claim
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Ingredients
DOUGH INGREDIENTS: FLOUR (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID) WATER OIL BLEND (CANOLA OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL) CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SUGAR SALT DOUGH CONDITIONER [ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID) MONOGLYCERIDES GUAR GUM CORN SYRUP SOLIDS AND 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: SOYBEAN OIL ENZYMES (CONTAINS WHEAT) SALT] WHEAT GLUTEN DRY YEAST ASCORBIC ACID HONEY. FILLING INGREDIENTS: CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS WITH RIB MEAT [CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT WATER ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN PRODUCT (ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, STARCH, CARRAGEENAN, LECITHIN) SALT SODIUM PHOSPHATE SUGAR DEXTROSE FLAVORINGS]; CAESAR DRESSING [SOYBEAN OIL WATER CORN VINEGAR PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES) EGGS SALT CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SUGAR SPICES DISTILLED VINEGAR XANTHAN GUM ANCHOVY EXTRACT (MALTODEXTRIN, ANCHOVY EXTRACT, SALT) DEHYDRATED GARLIC LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE DEHYDRATED ONION SODIUM BENZOATE CARAMEL COLOR CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA]; MOZZARELLA AND PROVOLONE CHEESE BLEND [LOW MOISTURE PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES) PROVOLONE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED WHOLE MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)]; BACON (CURED WITH WATER, SALT, SODIUM NITRITE, MAY ALSO CONTAIN SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, DEXTROSE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SMOKE FLAVORING); SHREDDED PARMESAN CHEESE (PART SKIMMED PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES); GREEN ONIONS
39 ingredients 7 to watch11 to avoid
Sourcing

The Kirkland Signature Chicken Bakes come in a pack of six, each weighing 8 ounces. These chicken bakes are made with Foster Farms chicken breast strips, mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan cheeses, smoky bacon, creamy Caesar dressing, and green onions, all wrapped in a hand-rolled crust. They are individually wrapped for convenience and can be kept frozen. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal, these chicken bakes can be easily heated in the microwave or oven. Enjoy the savory and satisfying taste of Kirkland Signature Chicken Bakes in every bite.

Additives18 additives · 1 high risk
Sodium or potassium nitrite (E250, E249)PreservativeHigh risk
Can form nitrosamines in cured meat; IARC classifies processed meat as carcinogenic (Group 1), with nitrites a likely contributor.
Benzoates (sodium benzoate, benzoic acid) (E210–E212)PreservativeModerate risk
Can form small amounts of benzene with vitamin C in drinks, and was part of the 2007 UK hyperactivity study mix.
Carrageenan (E407)ThickenerModerate risk
Caused gut inflammation in some animal and cell studies; EFSA (2018) kept it approved but asked for more data.
Added phosphates (E339–E343, E450–E452)StabiliserModerate risk
Absorbed more readily than natural phosphorus; high intakes are linked to kidney and heart risks, and EFSA set a limit in 2019.
Caramel colour (E150)ColourLimited risk
Some types (E150c, E150d) can contain 4-MEI, which IARC lists as possibly carcinogenic (Group 2B); levels are regulated.
Calcium disodium EDTA (E385)PreservativeLimited risk
Binds minerals to keep colour and flavour; approved at low levels, poorly absorbed.
Seed oilFatLimited risk
ClearShelf standard: we lower the Ingredients score when seed oils are used. This is our house standard, not a medical claim. Research is mixed; major health groups have not found harm at typical intakes.
Mono- and diglycerides (E471)EmulsifierLimited risk
Can carry traces of trans fat; a 2023 French cohort study associated higher intake with heart disease.
Modified starch (E14xx)ThickenerLimited risk
Chemically treated starch; considered safe, but a marker of more processed food.
MaltodextrinFillerLimited risk
Highly processed starch that raises blood sugar quickly and adds no nutrition.
Natural flavoursFlavouringLimited risk
An undisclosed mix of extracts and carriers; the label doesn’t say what’s in it or how it was made.
Added sugarSugarLimited risk
Added sugar; the WHO and the US Dietary Guidelines advise keeping added sugars under 10% of daily calories.
Honey or maple syrupSugarLimited risk
A less refined sweetener, but it still counts as added sugar in US and WHO guidance.
Refined (enriched or bleached) flourRefined grainLimited risk
Bran and germ are removed, so it’s low in fibre; some vitamins are added back.
Xanthan gum (E415)ThickenerNo risk
Made by fermentation; EFSA re-confirmed its safety in 2017, though large amounts can cause bloating.
Guar gum (E412)ThickenerNo risk
A fibre from guar beans; EFSA considers it safe at normal intakes.
Lecithin (E322)EmulsifierNo risk
From soy or sunflower; a natural emulsifier EFSA considers safe.
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) (E300)AntioxidantNo risk
Vitamin C, used to keep colour and freshness; safe.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

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