Condiments
Swanson broth beef
32 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 76
Swanson broth beef 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 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
- minus 2.5 points Yeast extract: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). 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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Organic Beef Bone Broth Trader Joe's Not ultra-processed · No yeast extract Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Organic Beef Bone Broth Bonafide Provisions Not ultra-processed · No yeast extract Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Organic Beef Bone Broth No Salt Added Bonafide Not ultra-processed · No yeast extract Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Organic bone broth made from grass fed beef bones Bonafide · 24 fl oz/1.5 PT Not ultra-processed · No yeast extract Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Low Sodium Beef Broth Kettle and Fire · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No yeast extract Score 95 out of 100 , 19 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Swanson broth beef
Ingredients
- 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
100 − 24.5 = 75.5 → 76
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 | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 serving (240 ml)
Ingredients
- BEEF STOCK (WATER, DEHYDRATED CONCENTRATED BEEF STOCK)
- NATURAL FLAVORING
- YEAST EXTRACT
- ONION JUICE CONCENTRATE
- BEEF FAT
- CARROT JUICE CONCENTRATE
- CELERIAC JUICE CONCENTRATE
Label text, as published
INGREDIENTS: BEEF STOCK (WATER, DEHYDRATED CONCENTRATED BEEF STOCK), NATURAL FLAVORING, YEAST EXTRACT, ONION JUICE CONCENTRATE, BEEF FAT, CARROT JUICE CONCENTRATE, CELERIAC JUICE CONCENTRATE.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Celery
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Swanson
Sources
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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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“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