Canned soups
Swanson Beef Broth
32 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 53
Swanson Beef Broth scores 53 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 3 points Salt 0.9 g / 100 g: High in salt. 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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Low Sodium Beef Broth Kettle and Fire · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 95 out of 100 , 42 points higher -
Beef Broth Great Value · 48 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 92 out of 100 , 39 points higher -
Beef Broth Member's Mark · 32 oz/2 lb/907 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 92 out of 100 , 39 points higher -
Beef Broth Kettle and Fire · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 95 out of 100 , 42 points higher -
Organic Beef Bone Broth Trader Joe's Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 47 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Beef Broth
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 0.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
100 − 47.5 = 52.5 → 53
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 | 0.4 g |
| Sugars | 0.4 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0.9 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g |
Serving: 240 ml
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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Organic Chicken Stock Kirkland Signature Ultra-processedNo additives Score 82 out of 100 Excellent -
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More from Swanson
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