Fast Fuel Meals Mediterranean Chicken review
391 calories. 1634kJ. Priced at $11.95.
Good points
Excellent satisfaction with the size of the meal.
Excellent satisfaction with the quantity of vegetables.
Good satisfaction with the quantity of meat.
Low saturated fat per 100g.
Excellent source of fibre.
Low Sodium per 100g.
More than 90% Australian Ingredients.
Bad points
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Category
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Our panel taste-tested 14 chicken-based ready meals and nine pasta bolognaise-style ready meals.
- Chicken
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Pack size (g)
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Size of the ready meal in grams.
- 350
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Recommended
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We recommend ready meals with a CHOICE score of 75% or more.
- Yes
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CHOICE score
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This overall score is made up of sensory and preparation attributes (50%) and nutrition (50%). Sensory and preparation attributes include flavour (30%), quality (20%), texture (15%), appearance (10%), overall perception (10%), ease of preparation (10%) and smell (5%). The nutrition score is entirely derived from the meal's Health Star Rating, which is calculated from the label and details in the nutrition information panel and converted to a percentage. Weightings are in brackets.
- 82%
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Taste test score
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The taste test score is based on flavour (30%), quality (20%), texture (15%), appearance (10%), overall perception (10%), ease of preparation (10%), and smell (5%). Weightings are in brackets.
- 73%
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Nutrition score
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This score is based on the product's Health Star Rating (HSR). The HSR is calculated from the details in the nutrition information panel and converted to a percentage.
- 90%
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Satisfaction with meal size
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How satisfied our taste testers were with the size of the meal.
- 100%
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Satisfaction with meat quantity
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How satisfied our taste testers were with the quantity of meat in the meal.
- 75%
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Satisfaction with vegetable quantity
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How satisfied our taste testers were with the quantity of vegetables in the meal.
- 100%
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Average likelihood of purchasing
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How likely our taste testers would be to buy this ready meal.
- Likely
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Taste test comments
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A summary of comments from our panel of taste testers.
- Vegetables were a little soggy; a good balance of vegies, chicken and carbs; the sauce is sour and the chicken breast is very moist; dry herb smell.
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Price
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Pack price as purchased in Sydney stores (not on special) in October 2023.
- $11.95
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Price per 100g
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Based on pack price in Sydney stores (not on special) in October 2023.
- $3.41
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Health Star Rating
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Score out of five. The Health Star Rating system ranks food products on a scale from half a star (least healthy) to five stars (most healthy), allowing you to make healthier choices at a glance.
- 4.5
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Low in fat
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As per Australian nutritional guidelines.
- No
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Low in saturated fat
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As per Australian nutritional guidelines.
- Yes
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Low in sodium
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As per Australian nutritional guidelines.
- Yes
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Good source of protein
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As per Australian nutritional guidelines.
- Yes
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Good source of fibre
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As per Australian nutritional guidelines.
- Yes (excellent source)
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Energy per serve (kJ)
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As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.
- 1634
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Calories per serve
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As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.
- 391
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Energy per 100g (kJ)
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As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.
- 467
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Protein per serve (g)
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As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.
- 35.7
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Protein per 100g (g)
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As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.
- 10.2
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Fat per serve (g)
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As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.
- 13.3
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Fat per 100g (g)
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As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.
- 3.8
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Saturated fat per serve (g)
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As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.
- 2.5
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Saturated fat per 100g (g)
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As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.
- 0.7
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Sugars per serve (g)
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As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.
- 11.9
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Sugars per 100g (g)
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As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.
- 3.4
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Carbohydrates per serve (g)
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As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.
- 26.6
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Carbohydrates per 100g (g)
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As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.
- 7.6
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Sodium per serve (mg)
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As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.
- 340
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Sodium per 100g (mg)
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As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.
- 97
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Fibre per serve (g)
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As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.
- 10.9
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Fibre per 100g (g)
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As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.
- 3.1
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Serves of vegetables per meal
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The amount of vegetable servings per meal as per the details on the label.
- 3
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Vegetables per serve (g)
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The estimated amount of vegetables in each meal as per the details on the label.
- 225.8
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Meat per serve (g)
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The estimated amount of meat in each meal as per the details on the label.
- 25
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Number of ingredients
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As listed on the pack purchased.
- 50
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Ingredients
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As listed on the pack purchased.
- Halal certified Chicken Breast (25%), Potato (19%), Pumpkin (17%), Carrot (14%), Peas (9%), Red Capsicum (4%), Crushed Tomato, Onion, Tomato Paste, Lemon Juice, Olives (1%), Yellow Capsicum, Olive Oil, Thyme, Vegetable Oil, Parsley, Rosemary (0.5%), Garlic, Oregano, Paprika, Dijon Mustard, Honey, Marjoram, Salt, White Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Basil, Black Pepper.
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Percentage of Australian ingredients
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As listed on the pack purchased.
- 96%
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Allergens
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As listed on the pack purchased.
- All meals are prepared and packed in a facility which processes nuts, sesame seeds, soybean, seafood, shellfish, dairy, eggs, lupin, and wheat flour. Meals may contain these allergens.