Campbell's Condensed Soup, Chicken Noodle
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Soups

Campbell's Condensed Soup, Chicken Noodle

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Score

Good 67 out of 100 High confidence
  • Ultra-processed
  • Seed-oil free

Why it scores 67

Campbell's Condensed Soup, Chicken Noodle scores 67 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  2. minus 3 points 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: flavoring, industrial protein and modified starch. Emerging
  3. minus 3 points Salt 1 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Condensed Soup, Chicken Noodle

START100

Ingredients

  • 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. [1][2]
  • Modified starch minus 2.5 points
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [2]
  • Soy protein isolate / concentrate minus 2.5 points
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [2]
  • Sodium phosphate minus 1.5 points
    Strong EFSA (2019) set a group ADI for phosphates of 40 mg/kg body weight (as phosphorus) and noted that infants, toddlers and children may exceed it. [3]
subtotal−9

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [2]
  • 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
    Emerging Industrial additive classes found: flavoring, industrial protein and modified starch. [2]
subtotal−21

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
    Strong High in salt. [4]
subtotal−3

TOTAL 67Good

100 − 33 = 67


GTIN 00051000281081 · 2026-06-22

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy50 kcal
Fat1.7 g
Saturated fat0.4 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates6.7 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein2.5 g
Salt1 g

Serving: 120.0g

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

nutrition facts 2.5 servings container healthy request® chicken nood daily value amount/serving 3% sodium 410m 3% total carbohydra dietary fiber total sugars 12 cup (120ml) sed soup amount/serving total fat 2g saturated fat 0.5g trans fat og polyunsaturated fat og monounsaturated fat 0.5g cholesterol 10mg well soup company, camden, nj, u.s.a. 08103-1701 engineered food ingredients. ents from corn and soy in this product genetically modified crops. comments? 1800 257 8443 campbells.com 0% calcium 10mg calories 60 vitamin d omcg iron 0.5mg 2% potassium 580ng serving ents: chicken stock, enriched egg noodles (wheat flour, eggs, niacin, ferrous sulfate folic acid), chicken meat, carrots, contains less than 2% of: chicken fat, seasoning l water, cornstarch, natural flavoring, modified cornstarch, dried chicken br extract, soy protein isolate, sodium phosphate, onion powder, dried chicken, gri egg wheat, soy. $1000/28108 28108-1n 910001030297 rinse & insert lid includes og adter 3% protein 3g how2recycle.info directions mix soup 1 can water microwave on high 2% to 3 mi in covered microwavable bowl. let stand 1 min. carefully remove and stir. stove: heat, stirring occasional microwaves vary time is approximate caution: metal edges are sharp best if used by date on package promptly refrigerate unused pro metal can cooked with in separate container in the usa

Allergens and diets

Contains: Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Egg

  • Not vegan
  • Not vegetarian
  • Not gluten-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Sources

  1. 21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Dec 19, 2016 · Law

    “whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”

    ecfr.gov

  2. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  3. EFSA issues new advice on phosphates

    European Food Safety Authority · Jun 12, 2019 · Agency assessment

    “We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  4. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “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

  5. Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses

    BMJ · Feb 28, 2024 · Peer-reviewed

    “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