Vegetable broths
Great Value Vegetable Broth
32 oz
Score
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
Why it scores 72
Great Value Vegetable Broth scores 72 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. 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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Hearty Vegetable broth Trader Joe's · 32 fl oz (946 mL) No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
Organic Vegetable Broth - No Salt Added Bonafide Provisions · 32 fl oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
Organic Low Sodium vegetable broth Trader Joe's · 32 fl oz (1 qt) 946 mL No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
Low Sodium Vegetable Broth Kettle and Fire · 32 oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
Organic Vegetable Broth Bonafide Provisions · 32 fl oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 99 out of 100 , 27 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Vegetable Broth
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Yeast extract minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.6 g / 100 g minus 3 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 28.5 = 71.5 → 72
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 | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.6 g |
Serving: 240 g
Ingredients
- WATER
- SEA SALT
- ORGANIC CARROT JUICE CONCENTRATE
- ORGANIC CANE SUGAR (high concern)
- ORGANIC CELERIAC JUICE CONCENTRATE
- YEAST EXTRACT
- SALT
- ORGANIC ONION JUICE CONCENTRATE
Label text, as published
WATER, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SEA SALT, ORGANIC CARROT JUICE CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC CELERIAC JUICE CONCENTRATE, YEAST EXTRACT, SALT, ORGANIC ONION JUICE CONCENTRATE.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Celery
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Great Value
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
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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