Chicken base
Chicken base provides 250 kcal per 100 g, with 16.7 g of sugars and 16.7 g of protein. That is 1035% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Canned soups category. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 3/4 tsp (6 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 kcal | 15 kcal | 50 +397% | |
| Total fat | 16.7 g | 1 g | 1% | 1.7 +907% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.5 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 33.3 g | 2 g | 1% | 6.4 +417% |
| Total sugars | 16.7 g | 1 g | 1.5 +1035% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.8 −100% |
| Protein | 16.7 g | 1 g | 2% | 2.4 +592% |
| Salt | 31.7 g | 1.9 g | 1.1 +2894% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2951 Canned soups products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other canned soups
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Ingredients
Chicken meat including natural chicken juices, salt, sugar, chicken fat, hydrolyzed (corn and wheat gluten, soy) proteins, dried whey, maltodextrin, less than 2% of natural flavors, hydrogenated cottonseed oil, corn oil, disodium inosinate/disodium guanylate, autolyzed yeast extract, lactic acid, dextrose, natural extractives of turmeric and annatto.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 3/4 tsp (6 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0074826459045
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chicken base?
Chicken base contains 250 kcal per 100 g and about 15 kcal per serving (3/4 tsp (6 g)).
How much sugar is in Chicken base?
Chicken base has 16.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Chicken base healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Chicken base vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Chicken base contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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