Soups
Pacific Organic free range chicken broth
32 fl oz/960 mL
Score
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 78
Pacific Organic free range chicken broth scores 78 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- 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 bone broth made from free range chicken bones Bonafide Provisions · 24 fl oz/1.5 PT No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Organic chicken stock Kirkland · 32 fl oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Chicken Stock Swanson · 32 oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Chicken Broth Kettle & Fire · 32 oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Organic Chicken Stock Unsalted Pacific Foods · 32 fl oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic free range chicken broth
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Yeast extract minus 2.5 points
100 − 22.5 = 77.5 → 78
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 | 0.4 g |
| Sugars | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0.8 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 240 ml (1 CONTAINER)
Ingredients
- CHICKEN BROTH (WATER, CHICKEN, ROSEMARY EXTRACT* [ANTIOXIDANT])
- CHICKEN FLAVOR
- CANE SUGAR (high concern)
- YEAST EXTRACT
- ONION POWDER
Label text, as published
CHICKEN BROTH (WATER, CHICKEN*, ROSEMARY EXTRACT* [ANTIOXIDANT])*, CHICKEN FLAVOR*, CANE SUGAR*, YEAST EXTRACT, ONION POWDER*.
Allergens and diets
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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