Soups
Progresso Chicken Broth Reduced Sodium
32 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- No additives
Why it scores 82
Progresso Chicken Broth Reduced Sodium scores 82 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- plus 3 points No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info
- minus 2.5 points Natural flavors: "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. 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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Bone broth chicken low sodium Dr. Kellyann · 32 fl oz/1 qt/946 mL Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Organic Bone Broth Chicken Unsalted Pacific Foods · 32 fl oz, 1 qt, 946 mL Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Chicken Stock Swanson · 32 oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Organic Chicken Bone Broth Trader Joe's Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Chicken Broth Kettle & Fire · 32 oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 18 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Chicken Broth Reduced Sodium
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 18.5 = 81.5 → 82
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 0 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
Serving: 240 ml (240 ml)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Chicken Broth, Salt, Carrot Puree, Natural Flavor.
Allergens and diets
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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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