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Progresso Gluten Free Minestrone Soup: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Progresso gluten free minestrone soup received a Food Integrity Score of 90 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This soup is mostly recognizable vegetables, beans, and tomato, so the overall label stays fairly simple. The refined starch, soybean oil, and seasoning blends add a small amount of formulation work, but nothing here feels heavily engineered. It works well as a regular pantry option, though the sodium level of 1170 mg per can is worth keeping in mind. Main considerations include modified food starch used for texture, refined soybean oil, and sodium level of 1170 mg per can. Simpler options: Choose versions without modified food starch or soybean oil; look for lower-sodium options if salt intake is a concern.
Food Integrity Score 90/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Modified food starch used for texture
- Refined soybean oil
- Sodium level of 1170 mg per can
Simpler options to consider
- Choose versions without modified food starch or soybean oil
- Look for lower-sodium options if salt intake is a concern
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Progresso Gluten Free Minestrone Soup
- Brand
- Progresso
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Prepared Soups)
- GTIN / UPC
00041196123616- Serving size
- 405 g (Per Can)
- 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 Minestrone Soup
Progresso
High integrity
Warning Signs
Modified Food Starch and Soybean Oil sit in the sub-1.5% section, adding refined inputs to an otherwise vegetable-forward list.
Consider This
Pea flour in the pasta and modified food starch are the kind of ingredients typical of factory-formulated, texture-focused recipes.
Good Substitutes
A homemade minestrone with fresh tomatoes, carrots, celery, onion, beans, and spinach, using whole-grain or pea pasta and no modified starch.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis soup is mostly recognizable vegetables, beans, and tomato, so the overall label stays fairly simple. The refined starch, soybean oil, and seasoning blends add a small amount of formulation work, but nothing here feels heavily engineered. It works well as a regular pantry option, though the sodium level of 1170 mg per can is worth keeping in mind.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Modified food starch used for texture
- Refined soybean oil
- Sodium level of 1170 mg per can
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Modified Food Starch — Texture-engineering starch
- Soybean Oil — Refined seed oil
Highest concern ingredients
- Modified Food Starch (5/10) — Chemically modified texture starch.
- Soybean Oil (5/10) — Refined industrial seed oil.
- Penne Pasta (pea flour) (2/10) — Mildly processed alternative-grain pasta.
Better choice tips
- Choose versions without modified food starch or soybean oil.
- Look for lower-sodium options if salt intake is a concern.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
Water, Tomato Puree (water, tomato paste), Carrots, Celery, Onion, Penne Pasta (pea flour), Kidney Beans, Spinach. Contains less than 1.5% of: Modified Food Starch, Dried Peas, Salt, Garbanzo Beans, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Dried Parsley, Soybean Oil.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Modified Food StarchConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernModified starchWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Modified starch
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Modified starch is a texture helper that signals formulation work.
Additional note
Chemically modified starch used for texture.
Family watchlist
Modified starch is a texture-engineering ingredient some users prefer to avoid.
Soybean OilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined soybean oil is an industrial oil some users prefer to limit.
Additional note
Refined industrial seed oil.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil some users prefer to avoid.
Penne Pasta (pea flour)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Pea flour pasta is a mild alternative-grain processing choice.
Additional note
Pasta made with pea flour, mildly processed.
Tomato PureeConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Standard tomato processing, expected for this product type.
Additional note
Concentrated tomato paste and water, category-normal.
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SaltConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Basic seasoning, relevant mainly for sodium content.
Additional note
Standard seasoning, contributes to sodium level.
Onion PowderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Simple dried seasoning.
Additional note
Dried ground onion, category-normal.
Garlic PowderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Simple dried seasoning.
Additional note
Dried ground garlic, category-normal.
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic base ingredient with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Plain water, no concern.
CarrotsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole vegetable.
Additional note
Whole vegetable.
CeleryConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole vegetable.
Additional note
Whole vegetable.
OnionConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole vegetable.
Additional note
Whole vegetable.
Kidney BeansConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food.
Additional note
Whole legume.
SpinachConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole vegetable.
Additional note
Whole leafy vegetable.
Dried PeasConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food.
Additional note
Dried legume, recognizable.
Garbanzo BeansConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food.
Additional note
Whole legume.
Dried ParsleyConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable dried herb.
Additional note
Dried herb.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of how simple or formulated a food appears. It is not a medical 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.
Low-Spike Stability
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "kidney bean". See ingredients for details.)
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". See ingredients for details.)
GLP-1 Eating Support
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "kidney bean". See ingredients for details.)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "kidney bean". See ingredients for details.)
Appetite & Portion Awareness
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "kidney bean". See ingredients for details.)
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "kidney bean", "spinach", "carrot". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "kidney bean", "spinach", "carrot". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "kidney bean", "spinach", "carrot". 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". 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". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (Modified Food Starch)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (Modified Food Starch)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (Modified Food Starch)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Mediterranean-style ingredients (Mentions "tomato", "garlic", "garbanzo". See ingredients for details.)
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", "bean", "pea". See ingredients for details.)
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.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, 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.
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 Progresso Gluten Free Minestrone 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.
Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?
Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Progresso Gluten Free Minestrone Soup shows about 6.07g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Progresso Gluten Free Minestrone Soup: 4.98g total 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: Vegetables, beans, and legumes listed prominently; Good fiber for a single can (about 6g); Zero saturated fat and modest protein.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sodium is high at roughly 1,170mg per can; Contains modified food starch and soybean oil; Some processing despite whole-food base.
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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