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Banquet

Popcorn Chicken

53/ 100 clean scoreLists seed oils1 of the 9 additive groups we check is on the label.

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Banquet Popcorn 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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The clean score reads only the ingredient label. Up to 60 points come from the 9 additive groups we check: each group not on the label earns its share, and a group named only in a "may contain" note earns half. Up to 25 points come from an organic claim we have confirmed. Up to 15 points come from a confirmed grass-fed or pasture-raised claim. Points that do not apply to this kind of food are left out and the rest is scaled to 100.

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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Additive Check Details

Seed OilsContains
Found on label as:Soybean Oil; vegetable oil
Artificial DyesNot Found
MSGNot Found
Artificial SweetenersNot Found

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Ingredients

Banquet Popcorn Chicken

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CONTAINS: SOY, MILK, WHEAT.

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Label data source

Ingredients and nutrition come from USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods (FDC ID 2518488, data date 2023-04-27, 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.

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (85 g, 10 Pieces (85g))
Calories271 kcal230 kcal
Total fat11.8 g10 g
Saturated fat1.8 g1.5 g
Sodium541 mg460 mg
Total carbohydrate30.6 g26 g
Dietary fiber2.4 g2 g
Total sugars1.2 g1 g
Added sugarsUnknownUnknown
Sugar alcoholsUnknownUnknown
Protein10.6 g9 g
Net carbs (carbs − fiber)28.2 g24 g

Our research notes

What to know before you choose this poultry

The recorded ingredient label lists 3 ingredients, led by chicken patties, breader and batter. Worth noting: it lists added sweeteners (breader and batter), natural flavors 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.

  • Good signShort ingredient list: 3 ingredients.
  • Worth checkingLists seed oils (soybean oil and vegetable oil).
  • Worth checkingLists added sweeteners: breader and batter (first appears at position 2 of 3).
  • Worth checkingLists natural flavors; the specific flavoring ingredients are not disclosed.
  • Good to knowContains thickeners or stabilizers: guar.
  • Good to knowOils named on the label: soybean oil.
  • Good to knowIngredient and allergen statements mention milk, wheat and soy. Always confirm the full allergen statement on the package.

You may prefer another option if…

  • You avoid seed oils: the recorded label lists soybean oil and vegetable oil.
  • You are limiting added sugars: it lists breader and batter.
  • You want every flavoring ingredient disclosed: natural flavors are not itemized.
  • You prefer to avoid thickeners and gums: it lists guar.

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References

  1. Banquet product page Banquet
  2. Banquet Popcorn Chicken: brand-submitted label record (FDC ID 2518488) USDA FoodData Central
  3. Meat and poultry labeling terms USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
  4. Certified Humane animal-care standards Certified Humane
  5. Organic labeling and what the USDA Organic seal means USDA Agricultural Marketing Service

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Banquet Popcorn Chicken contain seed oils?

The recorded ingredient statement lists seed oils. Review the full statement for the exact ingredients.

Does Banquet Popcorn 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 Banquet Popcorn Chicken?

The recorded ingredient statement reads: CHICKEN PATTIES (Chicken Breast with Rib Meat, Water, Soy Flour, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Sodium Phosphates, Natural Flavoring), BREADER (Wheat Flour, Salt, Dextrose, Spice, Soybean Oil, Whey, Extractives Of Paprika), BATTER (Water, Yellow Corn Flour, Corn Starch, Spices, Salt, Sugar, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Guar Gum, Leavening [Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate], Garlic Powder). Fried in Vegetable Oil. CONTAINS: SOY, MILK, WHEAT.

Is Banquet Popcorn 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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