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Progresso Keto Friendly Creamy Cauliflower Soup: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Progresso

Quick answer

High integrity

Progresso keto friendly creamy cauliflower soup received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. The base is mostly recognizable vegetables, dairy, and water, so it reads more like a simple soup than a factory formula. Refined sunflower oil, inulin, yeast extract, and undefined spice add processing and flavor engineering that you may want to notice. It fits as an occasional convenience item rather than an everyday staple. Main considerations include refined high oleic sunflower oil, inulin and yeast extract as formulation helpers, and vague spice category. Simpler options: Look for soups built on butter or olive oil with a short, named spice list; choose versions without inulin or yeast extract when possible.

Food Integrity Score 84/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Low additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Refined high oleic sunflower oil
  • Inulin and yeast extract as formulation helpers
  • Vague spice category

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for soups built on butter or olive oil with a short, named spice list
  • Choose versions without inulin or yeast extract when possible

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Progresso Keto Friendly Creamy Cauliflower Soup
Category
Prepared Meals (source: Prepared Soups)
GTIN / UPC
00041196130713
Serving size
411 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

Keto Friendly Creamy Cauliflower Soup

Progresso

High integrity

Warning Signs

Inulin, yeast extract, and generic spice blends add formulation help, and high oleic sunflower oil is a refined oil in a fairly simple soup base.

Consider This

Inulin, yeast extract, and vague spice are typically associated with factory-formulated flavor and texture building.

Good Substitutes

Try a soup simmered from cauliflower, onion, carrot, celery, and leek with cream, butter, and salt, finished with fresh herbs.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

The base is mostly recognizable vegetables, dairy, and water, so it reads more like a simple soup than a factory formula. Refined sunflower oil, inulin, yeast extract, and undefined spice add processing and flavor engineering that you may want to notice. It fits as an occasional convenience item rather than an everyday staple.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Refined high oleic sunflower oil
  • Inulin and yeast extract as formulation helpers
  • Vague spice category

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • High Oleic Sunflower Oil — Refined seed oil
  • Spice — Vague spice category
  • Yeast Extract — Processed flavor ingredient

Highest concern ingredients

  • High Oleic Sunflower Oil (5/10) — Refined seed oil in a main fat role.
  • Inulin (5/10) — Isolated fiber used for texture.
  • Spice (5/10) — Vague spice category with unspecified contents.

Better choice tips

  • Look for soups built on butter or olive oil with a short, named spice list.
  • Choose versions without inulin or yeast extract when possible.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Water, Cauliflower, High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Cream, Onions, Carrots, Celery, Leek. Contains less than 2% of: Inulin, Whey Powder, Hemp Hearts, Butter, Sea Salt, Onion Powder, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Garlic, Turmeric, Spice, Yeast Extract.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Yeast ExtractConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernFlavor ingredientWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Flavor ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Yeast extract is a processed flavor input some users track.

    Additional note

    Processed flavor ingredient used for savoriness.

    Family watchlist

    Processed flavor ingredient.

  2. High Oleic Sunflower OilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined seed oils are a common watchlist item for many users.

    Additional note

    Refined seed oil used for fat and mouthfeel.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil.

  3. InulinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernProcessed fiberAdditive

    What this is

    Processed fiber

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Isolated fibers signal added formulation for texture.

    Additional note

    Isolated fiber used for texture and bulk.

  4. SpiceConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Unspecified spice blends make the exact contents unclear.

    Additional note

    Broad spice category with unspecified contents.

    Family watchlist

    Vague spice category.

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  1. Whey PowderConcern 2/10 — Very low concernDairy powder

    What this is

    Dairy powder

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Dairy-derived powder with mild processing.

    Additional note

    Dairy powder used in small amount.

  2. Onion PowderConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSeasoning powder

    What this is

    Seasoning powder

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Dried onion is category-normal with mild processing.

    Additional note

    Dried and ground onion for flavor.

  3. Lemon Juice ConcentrateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernConcentrate

    What this is

    Concentrate

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Concentrated juice with mild processing.

    Additional note

    Concentrated juice used for acidity.

  4. CreamConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Pasteurized dairy is expected for this product type.

    Additional note

    Dairy ingredient with category-normal processing.

  5. ButterConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Traditional dairy fat with minimal concern.

    Additional note

    Dairy fat with category-normal processing.

  6. WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Basic liquid base with no added concern.

    Additional note

    Plain water used as the soup base.

  7. CauliflowerConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Whole vegetable with minimal processing concern.

    Additional note

    Recognizable vegetable and main base.

  8. OnionsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Whole vegetable with no meaningful concern.

    Additional note

    Recognizable vegetable for flavor.

  9. CarrotsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Whole vegetable with no meaningful concern.

    Additional note

    Recognizable vegetable.

  10. CeleryConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Whole vegetable with no meaningful concern.

    Additional note

    Recognizable vegetable.

  11. LeekConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Whole vegetable with no meaningful concern.

    Additional note

    Recognizable vegetable.

  12. Hemp HeartsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable seed with no meaningful concern.

    Additional note

    Seed ingredient in small amount.

  13. Sea SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Basic seasoning with no meaningful concern.

    Additional note

    Simple seasoning.

  14. GarlicConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Whole aromatic with no meaningful concern.

    Additional note

    Recognizable aromatic.

  15. TurmericConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable spice with no meaningful concern.

    Additional note

    Recognizable spice for color and flavor.

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

    Supportive

    Metabolic 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 "inulin". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "butter". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Supportive

    Metabolic 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 "inulin". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Supportive

    Metabolic 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 "inulin". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Supportive

    Metabolic 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 "inulin". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegetarian

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "cauliflower", "carrot". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

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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 Keto Friendly Creamy Cauliflower 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 Keto Friendly Creamy Cauliflower Soup shows about 7.81g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Progresso Keto Friendly Creamy Cauliflower 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: Cauliflower, carrots, celery, and leek as base vegetables; Real ingredients with no artificial colors or sweeteners; Modest protein and fiber from vegetables and hemp.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Very high saturated fat from cream and butter; Sodium around 1,200 mg per can; Calorie-dense at roughly 596 kcal per can.

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

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. 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.

Sources, citations & safety

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