Canned soups
Great Value Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
48 oz/3 lb/1.36 kg
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains nitrites or nitrates
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 67
Great Value Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth scores 67 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 7.5 points Cultured celery powder (natural nitrite source): Provides nitrite like synthetic curing salts. Regulatory
- 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
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Chicken Stock Swanson · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No nitrites or nitrates Score 100 out of 100 , 33 points higher -
Bone broth chicken low sodium Dr. Kellyann · 32 fl oz/1 qt/946 mL Not ultra-processed · No nitrites or nitrates Score 100 out of 100 , 33 points higher -
Chicken Broth Kettle & Fire · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No nitrites or nitrates Score 100 out of 100 , 33 points higher -
Organic chicken stock Kirkland · 32 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No nitrites or nitrates Score 100 out of 100 , 33 points higher -
Chicken low sodium broth, chicken Aneto · 1 L Not ultra-processed · No nitrites or nitrates Score 95 out of 100 , 28 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
Ingredients
- Cultured celery powder (natural nitrite source) minus 7.5 points
- 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
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.6 g / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 33 = 67
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 4 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Salt | 0.6 g |
Serving: 1 serving (245 ml)
Ingredients
- CHICKEN BROTH
- SEA SALT
- NATURAL FLAVOR (CONTAINS ROSEMARY EXTRACT)
- YEAST EXTRACT
- SALT
- CARROT JUICE CONCENTRATE
- CHICKEN FAT
- CHICKEN MEAT SOLIDS
- ONION JUICE CONCENTRATE
- CELERY JUICE CONCENTRATE (moderate concern)
Label text, as published
CHICKEN BROTH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SEA SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR (CONTAINS ROSEMARY EXTRACT), YEAST EXTRACT, SALT, CARROT JUICE CONCENTRATE, CHICKEN FAT, CHICKEN MEAT SOLIDS, ONION JUICE CONCENTRATE, CELERY 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 Great Value
Sources
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Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–142 (List of Classifications)
monographs.iarc.who.int
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“the presence of nitrites and nitrates in foods can give rise to the formation of nitrosamines some of which are carcinogenic.”
eur-lex.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