Chicken Broth
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Chicken Broth by Swanson scores 8/10 for Weight Loss based on very low calorie density.
Chicken Broth by Swanson provides 5 calories, 1.0g protein, 0.0g fat, and 0.2g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 20.0g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Muscle Building, Weight Loss, Blood Sugar health goals.
- ✓Very low calorie density at just 5 kcal per 100g, making it a good choice for volume eating.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 0.2g per 100g.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
Deep Analysis
Chicken Broth by Swanson is a lower-calorie option in the canned soups category at 5 kcal per 100g, compared to the category average of 58. Low protein at just 1.0g per 100g — well below the 3.4g average. Very low sugar at 0.2g per 100g — much better than the 1.9g category average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 5 kcal per 100g (category avg: 58)
- •Protein: 1.0g per 100g (category avg: 3.4g)
- •Sugars: 0.2g per 100g (category avg: 1.9g)
- •Fiber: 0.9g per 100g (category avg: 1.6g)
- •Saturated fat: 6.1g per 100g
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for people managing calorie intake or on a weight loss plan, people managing blood sugar levels.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 6.1g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Chicken Broth doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the canned soups category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
chicken stock, salt, natural flavoring, chicken fat**, yeast extract, water, carrot juice concentrate, celery juice concentrate, onion juice concentrate, **adds a trivial amount of fat