Canned soups
The Hain Celestial Group Inc. Portobello Mushroom Creamy Soup
32 fl oz/1 Quart/946 mL
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
- No additives
Why it scores 75
The Hain Celestial Group Inc. Portobello Mushroom Creamy Soup scores 75 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
- plus 3 points No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info
- minus 2.5 points Canola oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Portobello Mushroom Creamy Soup
Ingredients
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
- Safflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 25 = 75
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 33 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.4 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
Serving: 1 serving (240 g)
Ingredients
- Filtered water
- portobello mushrooms
- potatoes
- onions
- celery
- tapioca starch flour
- expeller pressed canola oil
- safflower oil
- sunflower oil
- sea salt
- roasted garlic
- mushroom juice concentrate
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- natural flavors
- spices
Label text, as published
Filtered water, portobello mushrooms, potatoes*, onions*, celery*, tapioca starch flour*, expeller pressed canola oil* and/or safflower oil* and/or sunflower oil*, sea salt, roasted garlic*, mushroom juice concentrate, garlic powder*, onion powder*, natural flavors, spices*.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Celery
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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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