Why it scores 83
Imagine Chicken broth scores 83 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 3 points No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info
- 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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No salt added chicken broth Bonafide Provisions · 32 fl oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Organic Chicken Stock Unsalted Pacific Foods · 32 fl oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Chicken Stock Swanson · 32 oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Chicken Broth Kettle & Fire · 32 oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Organic Chicken Bone Broth Trader Joe's Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 17 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Chicken broth
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 17.5 = 82.5 → 83
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 8 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 0.4 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 cup (240 g)
Ingredients
- ORGANIC CHICKEN BROTH (FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC CHICKEN)
- ORGANIC ONIONS
- ORGANIC CELERY
- ORGANIC CARROTS
- NATURAL CHICKEN FLAVOR
- ORGANIC SPICES
- SEA SALT
Label text, as published
ORGANIC CHICKEN BROTH (FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC CHICKEN), ORGANIC ONIONS, ORGANIC CELERY, ORGANIC CARROTS, NATURAL CHICKEN FLAVOR, ORGANIC SPICES, SEA SALT.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Celery
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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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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“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