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Chicken Broth

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Is Chicken Broth healthy?

Chicken Broth scores 63/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This chicken broth contains beneficial chicken stock but is moderately processed with added sugar and natural flavors, which are less desirable due to their refined nature and lack of transparency.

How processed is Chicken Broth?

Chicken Broth is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Chicken Broth's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Onion Powder, Carrot Juice Concentrate count in its favor; Sugar, Natural Flavors, Yeast Extract are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Chicken Broth

H-E-B
63 Fair

Analysis updated May 2026 · How Scout scores

$13.10 · 32 oz · $0.41 / fluid ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 3
Owned by H-E-B
Category Canned Foods
Summary

This chicken broth contains beneficial chicken stock but is moderately processed with added sugar and natural flavors, which are less desirable due to their refined nature and lack of transparency. The presence of these ingredients, along with the processing level, limits its healthiness despite the broth's low calorie and fat content.

Key ingredients 8

Onion Powder
Good

Onion powder adds natural flavor and nutrients, supporting overall taste and aroma.

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Carrot Juice Concentrate
Good

Carrot juice concentrate adds natural sweetness and nutrients, enriching the broth's flavor.

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Chicken Stock
Neutral

Chicken stock provides a savory base and natural flavor without adding harmful substances.

Salt
Neutral

Salt enhances flavor but should be consumed in moderation; it is a common ingredient in broths.

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Chicken Fat
Neutral

Chicken fat adds richness and flavor to the broth without inherently being harmful.

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Sugar
Bad

Sugar is added for flavor but can contribute to excess calorie intake and should be limited.

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Natural Flavors
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.

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Yeast Extract
Bad

Concentrated glutamate source — MSG-adjacent flavor enhancer.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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