Chicken broth
Chicken broth provides 4 kcal per 100 g, with 0.4 g of sugars and 0.4 g of protein. That is 72% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Canned soups category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 cup (245 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 4 kcal | 10 kcal | 50 −92% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.7 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.5 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4 g | 1 g | 0% | 6.4 −94% |
| Total sugars | 0.4 g | 1 g | 1.5 −72% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.8 −100% |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1 g | 2% | 2.4 −83% |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 2.2 g | 1.1 −17% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2951 Canned soups products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from March 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims on the package
352 mg sodium per 100 g; the EU rule requires no more than 120 mg per 100 g.
Other claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 41% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
- Sugar-free
- 0.4 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
- Fat-free
- 0 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 g, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
- Low calorie
- 4 kcal per 100 g (EU: no more than 40 kcal per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other canned soups
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Chicken stock contains 2.0% or less of salt, sea salt, sugar, yeast extract, natural flavor, carrot juice concentrate, onion powder, chicken fat, flavor, chicken powder.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 cup (245 g)
- Labels & certifications
- Low or no saltLow saltReduced salt
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0015400175142
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chicken broth?
Chicken broth contains 4 kcal per 100 g and about 10 kcal per serving (1 cup (245 g)).
How much sugar is in Chicken broth?
Chicken broth has 0.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Chicken broth healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (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 broth vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
Does Chicken broth meet the “Low sodium” claim?
Not by EU rules: 352 mg sodium per 100 g, while the EU requires no more than 120 mg per 100 g. US labels follow FDA rules, which are based on serving size and can differ.
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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