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Is Progresso Vegetable Classics French Onion Soup healthy?
Vegetable Classics French Onion Soup
Longevity Score
68/100
Food Integrity Score
62/100
Limit When Possible
Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.
Quick answer
Limit When Possible
Progresso vegetable classics french onion soup is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 68 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 62 out of 100. Low-calorie broth-and-onion base, but sodium and several additives and colorants lower its alignment. Strengths include low calorie and very low saturated fat per serving, onion and broth base with real vegetable content, and low fiber-free but light, minimal fat load, while main considerations include sodium is high for one cup (690 mg), modified food starch, yeast extract, and flavorings, and color additives from fruit juice concentrates.
Longevity Score 68/100Food Integrity Score 62/100
What helped the score?
- Low calorie and very low saturated fat per serving
- Onion and broth base with real vegetable content
- Low fiber-free but light, minimal fat load
What held the score back?
- Sodium is high for one cup (690 mg)
- Modified food starch, yeast extract, and flavorings
- Color additives from fruit juice concentrates
Ingredients
Ingredient list
Beef Broth, Water, Onion. Contains less than 2% of: Modified Food Starch, Corn Protein (hydrolyzed), Sugar, Salt, Apple Juice Concentrate for Color, Butter, Potassium Chloride, Yeast Extract, Toasted Onion Powder, Natural Flavor, Hibiscus Juice Concentrate for Color, Beef Fat, Dried Parsley, Spice, Paprika.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Key nutrition
Per serving: 230 g (1 cup (230g))
- Calories462% DV
- Protein2g4% DV
- Total Carbs8g3% DV
- Fiber0.9g3% DV
- Total Fat0.5g1% DV
- Saturated Fat0g0% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Progresso Vegetable Classics French Onion Soup
- Brand
- Progresso
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Prepared Soups)
- GTIN / UPC
00041196910933- Serving size
- 230 g (1 cup (230g))
- 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
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: Lower net carbs (7.1g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Higher sodium (690mg)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Lower protein (2g)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener signals (Sugar)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Modest calories per serving (46 kcal)
Athletic Fueling
Watch-outsAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Lower carbs for fueling (8g)
Workout Recovery
Watch-outsAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Lower protein (2g)
Strength & Protein Focus
Watch-outsAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Lower protein (2g)
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 "beef". 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 "beef", "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 "beef", "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 "beef". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Lower net carbs (7.1g)
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: Sweetener signals (Sugar)
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: Sweetener signals (Sugar)
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: Sweetener signals (Sugar)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher sodium (690mg)
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 2 additional signals for this goal.
Keto-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the available Longevity and 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 available Longevity and 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 available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Common questions about this product
Is Progresso Vegetable Classics French Onion 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 Vegetable Classics French Onion Soup shows about 0.92g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Progresso Vegetable Classics French Onion Soup: 2.99g total 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: Low calorie and very low saturated fat per serving; Onion and broth base with real vegetable content; Low fiber-free but light, minimal fat load.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sodium is high for one cup (690 mg); Modified food starch, yeast extract, and flavorings; Color additives from fruit juice concentrates.
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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