Healthy Food Guide by KarbCoach
Progresso Vegetable Classics French Onion Soup: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Progresso vegetable classics french onion soup received a Food Integrity Score of 62 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. Real onion and beef broth sit at the top of the list, but the back half reads like a flavor-engineering project. Modified starch, hydrolyzed corn protein, yeast extract, vague natural flavor, and color additives all point to a formulated product. It's fine as an occasional convenience soup, but not one to lean on regularly. Main considerations include modified food starch used for texture, hydrolyzed corn protein and yeast extract as flavor boosters, and vague natural flavor and spice categories. Simpler options: Choose broths or soups with fewer flavor enhancers and no color concentrates; a simple homemade onion soup with broth, onions, and butter avoids the additive stack.
Food Integrity Score 62/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Modified food starch used for texture
- Hydrolyzed corn protein and yeast extract as flavor boosters
- Vague natural flavor and spice categories
Simpler options to consider
- Choose broths or soups with fewer flavor enhancers and no color concentrates
- A simple homemade onion soup with broth, onions, and butter avoids the additive stack
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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
Food Integrity results
Vegetable Classics French Onion Soup
Progresso
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Modified Food Starch, Corn Protein (hydrolyzed), and Yeast Extract are doing behind-the-scenes texture and flavor work here.
Consider This
Vague flavor and color systems like Natural Flavor, Spice, and fruit-juice-for-color ingredients are typical of factory-formulated soups.
Good Substitutes
A simple homemade onion soup with broth, onions, butter, and herbs skips the modified starch and flavor systems entirely.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityReal onion and beef broth sit at the top of the list, but the back half reads like a flavor-engineering project. Modified starch, hydrolyzed corn protein, yeast extract, vague natural flavor, and color additives all point to a formulated product. It's fine as an occasional convenience soup, but not one to lean on regularly.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Modified food starch used for texture
- Hydrolyzed corn protein and yeast extract as flavor boosters
- Vague natural flavor and spice categories
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Modified Food Starch — Chemically modified texture ingredient
- Natural Flavor — Undisclosed flavor system
- Apple Juice Concentrate for Color — Fruit concentrate used for color
- Hibiscus Juice Concentrate for Color — Fruit concentrate used for color
- Spice — Vague spice category
Highest concern ingredients
- Natural Flavor (7/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed compounds.
- Modified Food Starch (6/10) — Texture-engineering starch.
- Corn Protein (hydrolyzed) (6/10) — Refined hydrolyzed protein for flavor.
Better choice tips
- Choose broths or soups with fewer flavor enhancers and no color concentrates.
- A simple homemade onion soup with broth, onions, and butter avoids the additive stack.
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.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Natural FlavorConcern 7/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Broad flavor category hides the specific compounds used.
Additional note
Undisclosed flavor system.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system.
Modified Food StarchConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Texture-engineering starch signals formulation beyond simple cooking.
Additional note
Chemically modified starch used for texture.
Family watchlist
Modified starch used as a thickener.
Corn Protein (hydrolyzed)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernFlavor builderWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Flavor builder
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Hydrolyzed protein is a refined flavor-building input.
Additional note
Isolated, enzyme-broken protein used for flavor.
Family watchlist
Hydrolyzed protein used to boost savory flavor.
Yeast ExtractConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernFlavor enhancerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Flavor enhancer
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Extracted flavor concentrate adds engineered savory depth.
Additional note
Concentrated flavor enhancer.
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Apple Juice Concentrate for ColorConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Juice used functionally for color rather than as a food component.
Additional note
Concentrate used mainly for color.
Family watchlist
Fruit concentrate used for color.
Hibiscus Juice Concentrate for ColorConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Color-driven concentrate rather than a flavor ingredient.
Additional note
Concentrate used mainly for color.
Family watchlist
Concentrate used for color.
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 category hides the specific spices used.
Additional note
Undisclosed spice blend.
Family watchlist
Vague spice category.
Potassium ChlorideConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSalt substituteWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Salt substitute
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Functional salt replacer, not a traditional kitchen ingredient.
Additional note
Mineral salt substitute used for sodium reduction or flavor.
Family watchlist
Functional mineral additive.
SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sugar appears in a small amount.
Additional note
Refined sweetener in small amount.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener.
Beef BrothConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Recognizable base ingredient with category-normal processing.
Additional note
Basic stock base with mild processing.
Toasted Onion PowderConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Recognizable onion in powdered form.
Additional note
Dried, toasted onion.
Beef FatConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable animal fat with mild processing.
Additional note
Animal fat from beef.
SaltConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Common seasoning with low concern at this level.
Additional note
Basic seasoning.
ButterConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable dairy ingredient.
Additional note
Dairy fat, recognizable.
PaprikaConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable spice.
Additional note
Ground dried pepper.
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.
OnionConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food.
Additional note
Whole vegetable.
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.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food's ingredient profile is to simple, recognizable ingredients. 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.
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.)
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.)
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 "corn". 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.
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.
Low-Carb Lifestyle
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Keto-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, 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 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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