Vegetable broths
Swanson Broth Vegetable
32 fl oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 53
Swanson Broth Vegetable 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 0.8 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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Hearty Vegetable broth Trader Joe's · 32 fl oz (946 mL) Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 47 points higher -
Organic Vegetable Broth Wegmans · 32 fl oz/1 Quart/946 mL Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 98 out of 100 , 45 points higher -
Organic low sodium vegetable broth Pacific · 32 fl oz/1 Quart/946 mL Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 97 out of 100 , 44 points higher -
Organic Vegetable Broth - No Salt Added Bonafide Provisions · 32 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 47 points higher -
Organic Vegetable Broth Bonafide Provisions · 32 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 99 out of 100 , 46 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Broth Vegetable
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Yeast extract minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors 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 0.8 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 | 0.9 g |
| Sugars | 0.9 g |
| Added sugars | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g |
Serving: 240 ml
Ingredients
- VEGETABLE BROTH (WATER AND CONCENTRATED JUICES OF CARROT, CELERY)
- SALT
- CANE SUGAR (high concern)
- YEAST EXTRACT
- MIREPOIX (CARROT, CELERY, ONION)
- NATURAL FLAVORING
- CABBAGE
- ONION STOCK
- DEHYDRATED ONIONS
- DEHYDRATED GARLIC
- PARSLEY
Label text, as published
INGREDIENTS: VEGETABLE BROTH (WATER AND CONCENTRATED JUICES OF CARROT, CELERY), SALT, CANE SUGAR, YEAST EXTRACT, MIREPOIX (CARROT, CELERY, ONION), NATURAL FLAVORING, CABBAGE, ONION STOCK, DEHYDRATED ONIONS, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, PARSLEY.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Celery
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Composite material
Context only: no points in v1.
More vegetable broths on GoodSwap
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Organic Better Than Bouillon Seasoned Vegetable Base Better Than Bouillon · 21 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains nitrites or nitratesContains added sugars Score 25 out of 100 Poor -
Better Than Bouillon Seasoned Vegetable Base Better Than Bouillon · 8 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains added sugars Score 34 out of 100 Poor -
Vegetable Broth Simply Nature · 32 oz Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains seed oilsCertified organic Score 61 out of 100 Good -
Vegetable Broth Great Value · 32 oz Contains added sugarsCertified organic Score 72 out of 100 Good -
Vegetable Broth Simple Truth Organic · 32 oz Ultra-processedContains added sugarsCertified organic Score 34 out of 100 Poor
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