Canned soups
Sam's Choice Bone Broth
32 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Certified organic
Why it scores 84
Sam's Choice Bone Broth scores 84 out of 100 (Excellent) 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
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. 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 Bonafide Provisions Not ultra-processed · No yeast extract Score 100 out of 100 , 16 points higher -
Organic Beef Bone Broth Trader Joe's Not ultra-processed · No yeast extract Score 100 out of 100 , 16 points higher -
Organic Chicken Bone Broth Trader Joe's Not ultra-processed · No yeast extract Score 100 out of 100 , 16 points higher -
Organic Beef Bone Broth No Salt Added Bonafide Not ultra-processed · No yeast extract Score 100 out of 100 , 16 points higher -
Organic Chicken Bone Broth Bonafide Provisions Not ultra-processed · No yeast extract Score 100 out of 100 , 16 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Bone Broth
Ingredients
- Yeast extract minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.4 g / 100 g minus 1 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 16.5 = 83.5 → 84
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 17 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 | 3.8 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g |
Serving: 1 cup (245 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
ORGANIC CHICKEN BROTH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SEA SALT, ORGANIC CARROT JUICE CONCENTRATE, YEAST EXTRACT, SALT.
Allergens and diets
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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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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7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”
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