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Progresso Rich & Hearty Creamy Chicken Broccoli Soup: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Progresso rich & hearty creamy chicken broccoli soup received a Food Integrity Score of 63 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. Real foods like chicken, broccoli, and brown rice are present, but the list gets crowded with refined starches, protein isolates, and a vague Flavor system. This reads more like a shelf-stable formula than a simple kitchen soup, so it is best treated as an occasional convenience food rather than an everyday staple. Main considerations include modified food starch and refined soybean oil, vague flavor and spice systems, and multiple protein isolates and concentrates. Simpler options: Look for soups with named whole ingredients and no modified starches; choose versions that list specific seasonings instead of generic Flavor or Spice.
Food Integrity Score 63/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Modified food starch and refined soybean oil
- Vague Flavor and Spice systems
- Multiple protein isolates and concentrates
Simpler options to consider
- Look for soups with named whole ingredients and no modified starches
- Choose versions that list specific seasonings instead of generic Flavor or Spice
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Progresso Rich & Hearty Creamy Chicken Broccoli Soup
- Brand
- Progresso
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Prepared Soups)
- GTIN / UPC
00041196129915- Serving size
- 245 g (1 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
Rich & Hearty Creamy Chicken Broccoli Soup
Progresso
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Modified Food Starch, Soybean Oil, and hydrolyzed Corn Protein stand out as refined, formulation-oriented inputs in this soup.
Consider This
Soy Protein Concentrate, Soy Protein Isolate, Sodium Phosphate, and generic Flavor suggest a rebuilt, texture-and-flavor-engineered formula.
Good Substitutes
Try a simple homemade chicken, broccoli, and brown rice soup using broth, real cream or butter, and whole vegetables you season yourself.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityReal foods like chicken, broccoli, and brown rice are present, but the list gets crowded with refined starches, protein isolates, and a vague Flavor system. This reads more like a shelf-stable formula than a simple kitchen soup, so it is best treated as an occasional convenience food rather than an everyday staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Modified food starch and refined soybean oil
- Vague Flavor and Spice systems
- Multiple protein isolates and concentrates
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Modified Food Starch — Chemically modified texture helper
- Soybean Oil — Refined seed oil
- Flavor — Vague flavor system
- Sodium Phosphate — Phosphate texture additive
- Spice — Broad unspecified category
Highest concern ingredients
- Flavor (8/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
- Modified Food Starch (7/10) — Chemically modified texture and thickening helper.
- Soybean Oil (6/10) — Refined industrial seed oil.
Better choice tips
- Look for soups with named whole ingredients and no modified starches.
- Choose versions that list specific seasonings instead of generic Flavor or Spice.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
Chicken Broth, Broccoli, Cooked White Chicken Meat, Brown Rice, Modified Food Starch. Contains less than 2% of: Soybean Oil, Corn Protein (hydrolyzed), Salt, Flavor, Soy Protein Concentrate, Potassium Chloride, Cream, Sodium Phosphate, Butter, Onion Powder, Sugar, Whey Protein Concentrate, Dried Roasted Garlic, Soy Protein Isolate, Spice, Dried Celery.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
FlavorConcern 8/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term · Higher concern
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Unspecified flavor systems can hide multiple additive inputs.
Additional note
Vague flavor system with no specific source listed.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
Modified Food StarchConcern 7/10 — Higher concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Modified starches signal texture engineering rather than simple cooking.
Additional note
Chemically modified starch used for texture and thickening.
Family watchlist
Modified starch used as a texture and thickening helper.
Soybean OilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oils are a common watchlist item for many users.
Additional note
Refined industrial seed oil.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil used in the formula.
Corn Protein (hydrolyzed)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernHydrolyzed protein
What this is
Hydrolyzed protein
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Hydrolyzed proteins are flavor-engineering style inputs.
Additional note
Enzymatically broken-down protein used as a flavor or protein helper.
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Sodium PhosphateConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernPhosphate additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Phosphate additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Phosphate additives are functional formulation helpers.
Additional note
Phosphate salt used for texture, moisture, or preservation.
Family watchlist
Phosphate additive used for texture or stabilization.
Soy Protein IsolateConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernProtein isolate
What this is
Protein isolate
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Isolated proteins signal rebuilt-food formulation.
Additional note
Isolated soy protein used for protein or texture.
Soy Protein ConcentrateConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernProtein concentrate
What this is
Protein concentrate
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Protein concentrates indicate rebuilt-food formulation.
Additional note
Isolated protein fraction used for protein or texture.
Whey Protein ConcentrateConcern 4/10 — Mild concernProtein concentrate
What this is
Protein concentrate
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Concentrated protein fraction adds formulation layer.
Additional note
Isolated dairy protein fraction.
SpiceConcern 4/10 — Mild concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Broad spice category hides specific components.
Additional note
Broad spice category with unspecified sources.
Family watchlist
Broad spice category without specific sources listed.
Potassium ChlorideConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSalt substituteAdditive
What this is
Salt substitute
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Functional mineral used for seasoning adjustment.
Additional note
Mineral salt substitute used for sodium or flavor adjustment.
SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Refined sugar in a small amount.
Additional note
Refined sweetener in small amount.
Chicken BrothConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Common base ingredient with category-normal processing.
Additional note
Standard broth base; mild processing expected.
CreamConcern 1/10 — Very low concernDairy
What this is
Dairy
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Simple dairy ingredient.
Additional note
Dairy ingredient with category-normal processing.
ButterConcern 1/10 — Very low concernDairy
What this is
Dairy
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Traditional dairy ingredient.
Additional note
Simple dairy fat.
Onion PowderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Category-normal dried seasoning.
Additional note
Dried and ground vegetable.
Dried Roasted GarlicConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Category-normal dried seasoning.
Additional note
Dried and roasted vegetable.
Dried CeleryConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Category-normal dried vegetable.
Additional note
Dried vegetable used for flavor.
BroccoliConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Recognizable whole vegetable.
Cooked White Chicken MeatConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole protein ingredient.
Additional note
Recognizable protein ingredient.
Brown RiceConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple whole grain ingredient.
Additional note
Recognizable whole grain.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple seasoning with no concern.
Additional note
Basic seasoning.
Food Integrity reflects ingredient list formulation patterns only and 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", "sodium phosphate". See ingredients for details.)
Athletic Fueling
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "rice". 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", "butter". 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", "butter". 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 "rice", "sugar". 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 "rice", "sugar". 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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals 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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals 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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals 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 "rice", "corn", "soy". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
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.
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 Progresso Rich & Hearty Creamy Chicken Broccoli Soup highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly 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 Rich & Hearty Creamy Chicken Broccoli Soup shows about 0.98g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Progresso Rich & Hearty Creamy Chicken Broccoli Soup: 1g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Real chicken and broccoli as main ingredients; Brown rice adds some whole-grain content; Moderate protein per serving.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sodium is high for one cup (~740 mg); Modified food starch and soybean oil present; Several additives and flavor components listed.
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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