Liquid chicken broths
Simple Truth Organic Free Range Chicken Broth
32 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 65
Simple Truth Organic Free Range Chicken Broth scores 65 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better broth, stock and bouillon
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Organic bone broth made from free range chicken bones Bonafide Provisions · 24 fl oz/1.5 PT Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 35 points higher -
Kettle & Fire Chicken Broth Kettle & Fire · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 99 out of 100 , 34 points higher -
Organic Free Range Chicken Broth Trader Joe's · 32 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 89 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Chicken Stock Swanson · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 35 points higher -
Chicken Broth Kettle & Fire · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 35 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Free Range Chicken Broth
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Yeast extract minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 35.5 = 64.5 → 65
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 2 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 1 Serving (240 ml)
Ingredients
- water
- organic chicken flavor
- organic onion powder
- sea salt
- organic cane sugar (high concern)
- yeast extract
- organic garlic powder
- organic olive oil
- organic turmeric (color)
- organic flavor. do not purchase if tamper-evident ring is broken (not recognized)
Label text, as published
water, organic chicken flavor, organic onion powder, sea salt, organic cane sugar, yeast extract, organic garlic powder, organic olive oil, organic turmeric (color), organic flavor. do not purchase if tamper-evident ring is broken, unscrewing cap breaks foil seal. store unopened carton at room temperature. promptly refrigerate unused portion once opened
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”
ecfr.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org