Condiments

Swanson Natural goodness chicken broth

174 oz

Excellent out of 100 High confidence

Contains nitrites or nitrates
Seed-oil free

Why it scores 85

Swanson Natural goodness chicken broth scores 85 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

minus 7.5 points Cultured celery powder (natural nitrite source): Provides nitrite like synthetic curing salts. Regulatory
minus 3 points Salt 0.6 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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The Receipt

Natural goodness chicken broth

START100

Ingredients

Cultured celery powder (natural nitrite source) minus 7.5 points

Regulatory Provides nitrite like synthetic curing salts. [1][2]
Natural flavors minus 2.5 points

Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [3][4]
Yeast extract minus 2.5 points

Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]

subtotal−12.5

Nutrition per 100 g

Salt 0.6 g / 100 g minus 3 points

Strong High in salt. [5]

subtotal−3

TOTAL 85Excellent

100 − 15.5 = 84.5 → 85

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy	6 kcal
Fat	0 g
Saturated fat	0 g
Trans fat	0 g
Carbohydrates	0.4 g
Sugars	0 g
Added sugars	0 g
Fiber	0 g
Protein	0.9 g
Salt	0.6 g

Serving: PER 1 CUP (240 ml)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.

Label text, as published

INGREDIENTS: CHICKEN STOCK, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORING, CHICKEN FAT, YEAST EXTRACT, CARROT JUICE CONCENTRATE, CELERY JUICE CONCENTRATE, ONION JUICE CONCENTRATE.