Vegetable broths
Simple Truth Organic Vegetable Broth
32 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
Why it scores 34
Simple Truth Organic Vegetable Broth scores 34 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 20 points Dextrose: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
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 Vegetable Broth 365 Whole Foods Market · 946 mL No added sugars · No sugar Score 87 out of 100 , 53 points higher -
Low Sodium Vegetable Broth Kettle and Fire · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 66 points higher -
Organic Vegetable Broth 365 Everyday Value · 48 fl oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 87 out of 100 , 53 points higher -
Vegetable broth Progresso · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 94 out of 100 , 60 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Vegetable Broth
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Dextrose minus 20 points
- Molasses minus 10 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 66 = 34
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 | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 0.4 g |
| Added sugars | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 cup (240mL)
Ingredients
- WATER
- ORGANIC VEGETABLES (ORGANIC CELERY, ORGANIC CARROT)
- ORGANIC VEGETABLE JUICE CONCENTRATES (ORGANIC CELERY, ORGANIC ONION, ORGANIC CARROT)
- ORGANIC CANE SUGAR (high concern)
- ORGANIC TOMATO PASTE
- SEA SALT
- ORGANIC DEXTROSE (high concern)
- ORGANIC MOLASSES (high concern)
- YEAST EXTRACT
- ORGANIC PEAR JUICE CONCENTRATE (high concern)
- ORGANIC TURMERIC
- ORGANIC FLAVORING
- ORGANIC ONION POWDER
Label text, as published
WATER, ORGANIC VEGETABLES (ORGANIC CELERY, ORGANIC CARROT), ORGANIC VEGETABLE JUICE CONCENTRATES (ORGANIC CELERY, ORGANIC ONION, ORGANIC CARROT), ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC TOMATO PASTE, SEA SALT, ORGANIC DEXTROSE, ORGANIC MOLASSES, YEAST EXTRACT, ORGANIC PEAR JUICE CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC TURMERIC, ORGANIC FLAVORING, ORGANIC ONION POWDER.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Celery
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Vegetable Broth Simply Nature · 32 oz Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains seed oilsCertified organic Score 61 out of 100 Good -
Vegetable Broth Great Value · 32 oz Contains added sugarsCertified organic Score 72 out of 100 Good -
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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