Healthy Food Guide by KarbCoach
Progresso Spicy Tomato Soup: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Progresso spicy tomato soup received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. Tomato and water do most of the work here, but a crowd of refined sweeteners, a seed oil, starches, and flavor systems pushes this well past a simple recipe. The sodium is also high for one cup, so this reads as an occasional convenience food rather than an everyday staple. Main considerations include corn syrup solids and sugar add refined sweetness, soybean oil and modified food starch signal formulation, and vague spice and natural flavor systems. Simpler options: Look for soups with tomatoes, broth, and herbs as the main ingredients; choose options without corn syrup solids, modified starch, or natural flavor.
Food Integrity Score 52/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Corn syrup solids and sugar add refined sweetness
- Soybean oil and modified food starch signal formulation
- Vague spice and natural flavor systems
Simpler options to consider
- Look for soups with tomatoes, broth, and herbs as the main ingredients
- Choose options without corn syrup solids, modified starch, or natural flavor
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Progresso Spicy Tomato Soup
- Brand
- Progresso
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Prepared Soups)
- GTIN / UPC
00041196129922- 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
Spicy Tomato Soup
Progresso
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Corn syrup solids, soybean oil, and modified food starch show up alongside the tomato base, signaling a more engineered formula.
Consider This
Natural flavor, modified food starch, and corn syrup solids are typical of factory-formulated soups rather than simple kitchen recipes.
Good Substitutes
A homemade tomato soup with crushed tomatoes, garlic, chile, and a splash of olive oil keeps the flavor without the extra helpers.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityTomato and water do most of the work here, but a crowd of refined sweeteners, a seed oil, starches, and flavor systems pushes this well past a simple recipe. The sodium is also high for one cup, so this reads as an occasional convenience food rather than an everyday staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Corn syrup solids and sugar add refined sweetness
- Soybean oil and modified food starch signal formulation
- Vague spice and natural flavor systems
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Corn Syrup Solids — Refined corn sweetener
- Soybean Oil — Refined seed oil
- Sugar — Refined sweetener
- Modified Food Starch — Texture-engineering starch
- Spice — Vague category
- Natural Flavor — Vague flavor system
Highest concern ingredients
- Modified Food Starch (7/10) — Texture-engineering starch signals formulation.
- Corn Syrup Solids (6/10) — Refined corn sweetener.
- Soybean Oil (6/10) — Refined industrial seed oil.
Better choice tips
- Look for soups with tomatoes, broth, and herbs as the main ingredients.
- Choose options without corn syrup solids, modified starch, or natural flavor.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
Tomato Puree (water, tomato paste), Water. Contains less than 2% of: Corn Syrup Solids, Soybean Oil, Sugar, Corn Starch, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Spice, Red Chile Pepper, Garlic Powder, Dried Parsley, Citric Acid, Natural Flavor.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Modified Food StarchConcern 7/10 — Higher concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Texture-engineering starch that signals formulation.
Additional note
Chemically altered starch for texture stability.
Family watchlist
Modified starch texture helper
Corn Syrup SolidsConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined sweetener that some users prefer to avoid.
Additional note
Refined corn-derived sweetener fraction.
Family watchlist
Refined corn sweetener
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 oil some users choose to limit.
Additional note
Refined industrial seed oil.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil
Natural FlavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Vague flavor system that hides exact components.
Additional note
Undisclosed flavor system; source details not listed.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system
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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
Broad spice label hides exact sourcing and blend makeup.
Additional note
Broad category; exact spices not specified.
Family watchlist
Vague spice category
SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Added refined sugar in a savory product.
Additional note
Refined sweetener added for flavor balance.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener
Potassium ChlorideConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSalt substituteAdditive
What this is
Salt substitute
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Engineered salt substitute used in formulation.
Additional note
Mineral salt substitute used for sodium-related flavor.
Corn StarchConcern 3/10 — Mild concernThickenerAdditive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined starch used for texture.
Additional note
Refined starch used for body.
Citric AcidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Common acidulant that functions as a formulation helper.
Additional note
Acidulant used for tang and preservation support.
SaltConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Common seasoning; sodium level is high in this serving.
Additional note
Basic seasoning; sodium contributes to label total.
Tomato Puree (water, tomato paste)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable base ingredient with category-normal processing.
Additional note
Tomato paste and water; simple base ingredient.
Red Chile PepperConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable spice ingredient.
Additional note
Recognizable chile pepper ingredient.
Garlic PowderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable, category-normal ingredient.
Additional note
Dried ground garlic.
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
No meaningful concern.
Additional note
Plain water used as a base.
Dried ParsleyConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable herb.
Additional note
Dried herb.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based analysis that estimates how close a food appears to a simple, recognizable profile. 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
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "corn syrup". See ingredients for details.)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "corn syrup". 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 "tomato", "pepper". 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 "tomato", "pepper". 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 "tomato", "pepper". 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 "corn syrup", "corn starch", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 "corn syrup", "corn starch", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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.
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". 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 "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 Spicy Tomato 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 Spicy Tomato Soup shows about 2.94g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Progresso Spicy Tomato Soup: 8.99g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Corn syrup solids, Sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Tomato-based with recognizable core ingredients; Modest calories per cup; Low saturated fat per serving.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sodium is high for one cup (~740 mg); Added sugar and corn syrup solids present; Soybean oil and modified starch indicate processing.
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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