5 on Your Side: Rotisserie chickens are tasty, but are they all healthy? You may be surprised

The scent, perfect roasting, convenience and then the price.

Why not snatch up a rotisserie chicken when you go to the grocery store?

Chicken is a high-protein, low-saturated-fat meat. But don’t assume all rotisserie birds are a good choice.

Consumer Reports nutritionists say you might be surprised at what goes into some rotisserie chickens.

"To keep the birds moist and tasty, they are often injected with a solution that can include sugar, processed ingredients and unfortunately a lot of sodium,” says Amy Keating, a nutritionist with Consumer Reports.

CR evaluated the nutritional information and ingredients for rotisserie chickens from seven supermarkets and warehouse clubs.

Among the highest sodium levels they found, Sam’s Club.

The chicken had about nine times more sodium than a chicken roasted without salt, and about a quarter of the maximum amount of sodium adults should have in a day.

Costco’s wasn't much better.

CR did find lower sodium options: Kroger Simple Truth rotisserie chickens, Wegmans Organic and Whole Foods organic and non-organic plain chicken.

Perhaps the best and easier-than-you-think option, is to roast a chicken at home.

It'll last up to four days in the fridge, or four months in the freezer.

If you just need the convenience of a store bought rotisserie, CR says the best time to grab one is between about 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., because many supermarkets roast fresh batches every two to four hours.