Canned soups
Swanson Chicken Broth
32 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 73
Swanson Chicken Broth scores 73 out of 100 (Good) 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
- minus 3 points Salt 0.9 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- 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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Chicken Broth Kettle & Fire · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No yeast extract Score 100 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
Organic chicken stock Kirkland · 32 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No yeast extract Score 100 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
No salt added chicken broth Bonafide Provisions · 32 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No yeast extract Score 100 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
Bona-fide chicken broth Bonafide Provisions · 32 fl oz/1 Quart/946 mL Not ultra-processed · No yeast extract Score 99 out of 100 , 26 points higher -
Kettle & Fire Chicken Broth Kettle & Fire · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No yeast extract Score 99 out of 100 , 26 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Chicken Broth
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Yeast extract minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
100 − 27.5 = 72.5 → 73
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 4 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4 g |
| Sugars | 0.4 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g |
Serving: 1 portion (240 ml)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
INGREDIENTS: CHICKEN STOCK, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORING, MIREPOIX (CARROTS, CELERY, ONIONS), CHICKEN FAT, YEAST EXTRACT.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Celery
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Swanson
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