Canned soups
Imagine Bone Broth Chicken
32 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 55
Imagine Bone Broth Chicken scores 55 out of 100 (Okay) 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
- 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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Classic Chicken Bone Broth Kettle & Fire · 16.9 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 99 out of 100 , 44 points higher -
Organic Chicken Bone Broth Trader Joe's Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 45 points higher -
Organic Bone Broth Chicken Unsalted Pacific Foods · 32 fl oz, 1 qt, 946 mL Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 45 points higher -
Foods organic chicken bone broth Pacific Foods · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 99 out of 100 , 44 points higher -
Bone Broth Organic Chicken Butchers · 24 fl oz, 709 mL Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 45 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Bone Broth Chicken
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- 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 0.4 g / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 45.5 = 54.5 → 55
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 4 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 | 0.9 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g |
Serving: 1 Serving (1 cup)
Ingredients
- BEEF STOCK
- SALT
- NATURAL FLAVORING
- YEAST EXTRACT
- MIREPOIX (CARROTS, CELERY, ONIONS)
- CANE SUGAR (high concern)
Label text, as published
INGREDIENTS: BEEF STOCK, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORING, YEAST EXTRACT, MIREPOIX (CARROTS, CELERY, ONIONS), CANE SUGAR.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Celery
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- 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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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