Soups

Swanson Chicken Broth

32 oz

Good out of 100 High confidence

Ultra-processed
Seed-oil free

Why it scores 76

Swanson Chicken Broth scores 76 out of 100 (Good) 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
minus 2.5 points Yeast extract: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
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

The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.

The Receipt

Chicken Broth

START100

Ingredients

Yeast extract minus 2.5 points

Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
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. [2][1]

subtotal−5

Processing

Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points

Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [1]
2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points

Emerging Industrial additive classes found: flavor enhancer and flavoring. [1]

subtotal−19.5

TOTAL 76Good

100 − 24.5 = 75.5 → 76

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 g

Serving: 240 ml

Ingredients

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

Label text, as published

INGREDIENTS: CHICKEN STOCK, YEAST EXTRACT, DEHYDRATED CHICKEN, NATURAL FLAVORING, CHICKEN FAT, CARROT JUICE CONCENTRATE, CELERIAC JUICE CONCENTRATE, ONION EXTRACT.