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Pilgrim's
Mesquite Coated Seasoned Whole Chicken
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The recorded US ingredient statement lists seed oils (1 of the 9 additive groups we check). Confirm the exact formula on your package.
Label checked 2026-10-16. USDA FoodData Central · How we verify labels and scores
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This product: 8 of 9 groups not on the label. No confirmed organic claim. No confirmed grass-fed or pasture-raised claim.
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Pilgrim's Mesquite Coated Seasoned Whole Chicken
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Ingredients and nutrition come from USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods (FDC ID 2465318, data date 2023-02-16, release 2026-04-30). These are brand-submitted label records in the public domain (CC0); retrieved 2026-10-16. Check the package for the current label.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (112 g, 4 ONZ) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 188 kcal | 211 kcal |
| Total fat | 13.4 g | 15 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 4 g |
| Sodium | 625 mg | 700 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.9 g | 1 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | Unknown | Unknown |
| Sugar alcohols | Unknown | Unknown |
| Protein | 16.1 g | 18 g |
| Net carbs (carbs − fiber) | 0.9 g | 1 g |
Our research notes
What to know before you choose this poultry
The recorded ingredient label lists 10 ingredients, led by solution ingredients: water, salt and sodium phosphates. coated with: salt. Worth noting: it lists added sweeteners (maltodextrin) and seed oils. For this poultry, the comparison that matters most is cut and preparation: match the cut, breading and raw or cooked format to your meal.
- Worth checkingLists seed oils (sunflower oil).
- Worth checkingLists added sweeteners: maltodextrin (first appears at position 4 of 10).
- Good to knowOils named on the label: sunflower oil.
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- You avoid seed oils: the recorded label lists sunflower oil.
- You are limiting added sugars: it lists maltodextrin.
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- Pilgrim's Mesquite Coated Seasoned Whole Chicken: brand-submitted label record (FDC ID 2465318) USDA FoodData Central
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Pilgrim's Mesquite Coated Seasoned Whole Chicken contain seed oils?
The recorded ingredient statement lists seed oils. Review the full statement for the exact ingredients.
Does Pilgrim's Mesquite Coated Seasoned Whole Chicken contain artificial dyes or MSG?
No listed matches for artificial dyes or MSG were found in the current recorded statement. Confirm the formula against your package; this is not an allergy or safety assessment.
What is the verification standard for this product?
The complete ingredient statement was recorded from the linked product-specific source on 2026-10-16. Evidence expires after 90 days and requires a new source review; viewing this page does not renew it.
What are the ingredients in Pilgrim's Mesquite Coated Seasoned Whole Chicken?
The recorded ingredient statement reads: SOLUTION INGREDIENTS: WATER, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES. *COATED WITH: SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL MESQUITE SMOKE FLAVOR, ONION POWDER, SPICES, GARLIC POWDER, PARSLEY, NATURAL GRILL FLAVOR (SUNFLOWER OIL). LESS THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING.
Is Pilgrim's Mesquite Coated Seasoned Whole Chicken healthy?
Its recorded label lists seed oils (1 of the 9 additive groups we check). Its clean score is 53 out of 100. That is a label check, not a nutrition rating: sugar, sodium, calories and portion size are separate questions.
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