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Annie's Gluten Free Chicken And Pasta Soup: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Annie's gluten free chicken and pasta soup received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and moderate additive load. This is a fairly recognizable chicken noodle soup built mostly on organic broth, chicken, carrots, celery, and herbs, so the label stays refreshingly simple for a packaged soup. The main drags are the pea flour pasta, tapioca starch, and a few color and flavor helpers that make it more engineered than a kitchen recipe. It fits as an occasional or regular pantry option rather than an everyday staple if you prefer minimal formulation. Main considerations include pea flour pasta and tapioca starch add refined texture inputs, chicken flavor is a broad flavor system, and turmeric and annatto are used for color. Simpler options: Choose a soup with whole-grain or rice noodles and fewer added starches; look for soups where chicken and vegetables lead the ingredient list without flavor systems.
Food Integrity Score 84/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Pea flour pasta and tapioca starch add refined texture inputs
- Chicken Flavor is a broad flavor system
- Turmeric and Annatto are used for color
Simpler options to consider
- Choose a soup with whole-grain or rice noodles and fewer added starches
- Look for soups where chicken and vegetables lead the ingredient list without flavor systems
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Annie's Gluten Free Chicken And Pasta Soup
- Brand
- Annie's
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Prepared Soups)
- GTIN / UPC
00013562127078- Serving size
- 245 g (Per Cup)
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
Food Integrity results
Gluten Free Chicken And Pasta Soup
Annie's
High integrity
Warning Signs
Chicken Meat contains tapioca starch and Curly Pasta is made from pea flour, both refined-leaning inputs in an otherwise simple soup.
Consider This
Turmeric and Annatto color, Chicken Flavor, and Rosemary Extract show the formula is doing some flavor and color work behind the scenes.
Good Substitutes
A homemade chicken soup with whole-grain or rice noodles, real chicken, carrots, celery, and herbs would keep the ingredient list shorter.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis is a fairly recognizable chicken noodle soup built mostly on organic broth, chicken, carrots, celery, and herbs, so the label stays refreshingly simple for a packaged soup. The main drags are the pea flour pasta, tapioca starch, and a few color and flavor helpers that make it more engineered than a kitchen recipe. It fits as an occasional or regular pantry option rather than an everyday staple if you prefer minimal formulation.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Pea flour pasta and tapioca starch add refined texture inputs.
- Chicken Flavor is a broad flavor system.
- Turmeric and Annatto are used for color.
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Chicken Flavor — Broad flavor ingredient with limited detail.
- Rosemary Extract — Extract may serve preservation or flavor functions.
Highest concern ingredients
- Chicken Flavor (5/10) — Broad flavor system with limited ingredient detail.
- Curly Pasta (4/10) — Pea flour pasta is a more refined base.
- Rosemary Extract (4/10) — Extract adds formulation complexity.
Better choice tips
- Choose a soup with whole-grain or rice noodles and fewer added starches.
- Look for soups where chicken and vegetables lead the ingredient list without flavor systems.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
Chicken Broth* (water, chicken broth*), Chicken Meat* (chicken meat*, water, tapioca starch*, sea salt), Curly Pasta (pea flour), Carrots*, Celery*. Contains less than 2% of: Corn Starch*, Carrot Puree*, Sea Salt, Chicken Fat*, Potato Flour*, Onion Powder*, Carrot Powder*, Chicken Flavor*, Carrot Juice Concentrate*, Garlic Powder*, Parsley Flakes*, Onion Juice Concentrate*, Turmeric* (color), Annatto* (color), Rosemary*, Rosemary Extract,* Thyme*. *Organic
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Chicken FlavorConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernFlavor systemWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Flavor system
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Flavor systems can be broad and less specific than whole ingredients.
Additional note
Flavor ingredient listed without full detail.
Family watchlist
Broad flavor ingredient with limited detail.
Curly PastaConcern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined pasta
What this is
Refined pasta
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Pea flour pasta is a more refined base than whole-food vegetables.
Additional note
Pasta made from pea flour.
Rosemary ExtractConcern 4/10 — Mild concernExtractWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Extract
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Extracts add formulation complexity compared with whole herbs.
Additional note
Extract used for flavor or preservation.
Family watchlist
Extract may serve preservation or flavor functions.
Chicken MeatConcern 3/10 — Mild concernProtein with starch
What this is
Protein with starch
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Tapioca starch and added water signal some texture-oriented processing.
Additional note
Chicken meat with water, tapioca starch, and sea salt added.
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Corn StarchConcern 3/10 — Mild concernThickenerAdditive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined starch added for texture.
Additional note
Refined starch used for thickening.
Potato FlourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernThickenerAdditive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined flour used to adjust texture.
Additional note
Refined potato flour used for body.
AnnattoConcern 3/10 — Mild concernNatural colorAdditive
What this is
Natural color
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Color ingredient added to adjust appearance.
Additional note
Organic annatto used as a color.
Chicken BrothConcern 2/10 — Very low concernBroth base
What this is
Broth base
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Normal broth preparation with little added formulation.
Additional note
Organic broth made from water and chicken broth.
Chicken FatConcern 2/10 — Very low concernAnimal fat
What this is
Animal fat
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Rendered fat is a normal culinary ingredient.
Additional note
Rendered chicken fat for flavor and richness.
Carrot Juice ConcentrateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernConcentrate
What this is
Concentrate
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Concentrated vegetable ingredient.
Additional note
Concentrated carrot juice.
Onion Juice ConcentrateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernConcentrate
What this is
Concentrate
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Concentrated vegetable ingredient.
Additional note
Concentrated onion juice.
TurmericConcern 2/10 — Very low concernNatural colorAdditive
What this is
Natural color
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Used for color rather than main flavor.
Additional note
Organic turmeric used as a color.
Carrot PureeConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple vegetable ingredient.
Additional note
Organic carrot puree.
Onion PowderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Dried ground vegetable seasoning.
Additional note
Dried ground onion.
Carrot PowderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Dried ground vegetable ingredient.
Additional note
Dried ground carrot.
Garlic PowderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Dried ground seasoning.
Additional note
Dried ground garlic.
CarrotsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole vegetable.
Additional note
Organic carrots.
CeleryConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole vegetable.
Additional note
Organic celery.
Sea SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple seasoning.
Additional note
Salt for seasoning.
Parsley FlakesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernHerb
What this is
Herb
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Simple dried herb.
Additional note
Dried parsley.
RosemaryConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernHerb
What this is
Herb
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple herb.
Additional note
Organic rosemary herb.
ThymeConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernHerb
What this is
Herb
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple herb.
Additional note
Organic thyme herb.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of how simple or formulated a product appears. It is not a medical or safety rating. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
How this product may fit different goals
The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.
Heart-Healthy Eating
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt", "sea salt". See ingredients for details.)
Vegetarian
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Meat/seafood ingredients (Mentions "chicken", "meat". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "chicken", "meat". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "chicken", "meat". See ingredients for details.)
Pescatarian
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Land-meat ingredients (Mentions "chicken". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "pasta", "corn starch". See ingredients for details.)
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "pasta", "corn starch". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (Chicken Flavor)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (Chicken Flavor)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (Chicken Flavor)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "flour", "corn", "pea". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Spike Stability
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
GLP-1 Eating Support
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis
What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates
The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.
Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter
Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.
Who may prioritize Food Integrity
Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.
How Food Integrity differs from Longevity
Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.
Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too
The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.
Common questions about this product
Is Annie's Gluten Free Chicken And Pasta Soup highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Annie's Gluten Free Chicken And Pasta Soup shows about 0.98g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Annie's Gluten Free Chicken And Pasta Soup: 0g added sugar per serving. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Organic chicken, carrots, and celery as main ingredients; Few additives; mostly recognizable whole-food components; Low added sugar at about 1g per cup.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sodium around 590mg per cup adds up with larger portions; Low fiber at under 1g per cup; Pea-flour pasta is lightly refined.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same prepared meals differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information
Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
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