Liquid chicken broths
Swanson broth chicken
32 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Certified organic
- No additives
Why it scores 89
Swanson broth chicken scores 89 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 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
- plus 3 points No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. 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 Score 100 out of 100 , 11 points higher -
Organic chicken stock Kirkland · 32 fl oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 11 points higher -
No salt added chicken broth Bonafide Provisions · 32 fl oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 11 points higher -
Organic Chicken Stock Unsalted Pacific Foods · 32 fl oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 11 points higher -
Bona-fide chicken broth Bonafide Provisions · 32 fl oz/1 Quart/946 mL Not ultra-processed Score 99 out of 100 , 10 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Swanson broth chicken
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.6 g / 100 g minus 1 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 11 = 89
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 | 0.6 g |
Serving: Amount per serving (240 ml)
Ingredients
- CHICKEN STOCK
- CHICKEN FLAVOR
- SEA SALT
- CARROT JUICE
- ONION JUICE
- GARLIC
- SPICES
- TOMATO PASTE
- TURMERIC**.**ORGANIC
Label text, as published
INGREDIENTS: CHICKEN STOCK**, CHICKEN FLAVOR**, SEA SALT, CARROT JUICE**, ONION JUICE**, GARLIC**, SPICES**, TOMATO PASTE**, TURMERIC**.**ORGANIC
Allergens and diets
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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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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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