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Progresso Vegetable Classics Tomato Basil Gluten-Free Canned Soup: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Progresso

Quick answer

Lower integrity

Progresso vegetable classics tomato basil gluten-free canned soup received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. The base is tomato puree, water, and herbs, but the list also includes several functional helpers that shape texture, color, and flavor. Because these show up in a product that could be eaten often, it reads better as an occasional convenience soup than a daily staple. The main reasons are the modified starch, refined soybean oil, DATEM emulsifier, and vague natural flavor, not any single medical concern. Main considerations include modified food starch and datem add texture and emulsifier engineering, refined soybean oil and vague natural flavor affect label clarity, and annatto color and added sugar add formulation signals. Simpler options: Look for tomato soups with tomatoes, herbs, and oil as the main list; choose versions without modified starch, emulsifiers, or vague natural flavor.

Food Integrity Score 52/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Modified Food Starch and DATEM add texture and emulsifier engineering
  • Refined soybean oil and vague natural flavor affect label clarity
  • Annatto color and added sugar add formulation signals

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for tomato soups with tomatoes, herbs, and oil as the main list
  • Choose versions without modified starch, emulsifiers, or vague natural flavor

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Progresso Vegetable Classics Tomato Basil Gluten-Free Canned Soup
Category
Prepared Meals (source: Prepared Soups)
GTIN / UPC
00041196010138
Serving size
244 g (Per Serving)
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 Tomato Basil Gluten-Free Canned Soup

Progresso

Lower integrity

Warning Signs

Modified Food Starch, Soybean Oil, DATEM, and Annatto Extract color show up in a canned soup that looks simple at first glance.

Consider This

Modified starch, refined soybean oil, emulsifier, flavor, and color helpers are typical of factory-formulated soups rather than a basic kitchen recipe.

Good Substitutes

Simmer canned or fresh tomatoes with garlic, basil, and olive oil, then thicken naturally with a little tomato paste or vegetable puree.

Overall Assessment

Lower integrity

The base is tomato puree, water, and herbs, but the list also includes several functional helpers that shape texture, color, and flavor. Because these show up in a product that could be eaten often, it reads better as an occasional convenience soup than a daily staple. The main reasons are the modified starch, refined soybean oil, DATEM emulsifier, and vague natural flavor, not any single medical concern.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Modified Food Starch and DATEM add texture and emulsifier engineering
  • Refined soybean oil and vague natural flavor affect label clarity
  • Annatto color and added sugar add formulation signals

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Soybean Oil — Refined seed oil
  • DATEM — Emulsifier
  • Natural Flavor — Vague flavor system
  • Annatto Extract (color) — Color additive
  • Sugar — Refined sweetener

Highest concern ingredients

  • DATEM (7/10) — Emulsifier used in formulation.
  • Natural Flavor (7/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed inputs.
  • Modified Food Starch (6/10) — Texture-engineering starch.

Better choice tips

  • Look for tomato soups with tomatoes, herbs, and oil as the main list.
  • Choose versions without modified starch, emulsifiers, or vague natural flavor.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Tomato Puree (water, tomato paste), Water. Contains Less Than 2% Of: Corn Starch, Sugar, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Soybean Oil, Potassium Chloride, Annatto Extract (color), Garlic Powder, Dried Parsley, Basil, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, DATEM, Celery Seed Extract, Clove Bud Extract, Natural Flavor.

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

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

  1. DATEMConcern 7/10 — Higher concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Emulsifier

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Emulsifiers are formulation helpers some users prefer to avoid.

    Additional note

    Emulsifier used for dough and texture systems.

    Family watchlist

    Emulsifier.

  2. Natural FlavorConcern 7/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Vague flavor systems hide specific inputs from the label.

    Additional note

    Broad flavor system with undisclosed components.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system.

  3. Modified Food StarchConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernModified starchWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Modified starch

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Modified starches signal texture engineering beyond simple cooking.

    Additional note

    Chemically or physically altered starch for texture stability.

    Family watchlist

    Modified texture-engineering starch.

  4. 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 commonly flagged by users tracking ingredient quality.

    Additional note

    Refined industrial seed oil.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil.

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  1. Annatto Extract (color)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Color additive

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Added color is a formulation choice, not a basic food ingredient.

    Additional note

    Plant-derived color additive used to adjust appearance.

    Family watchlist

    Color additive.

  2. Corn StarchConcern 3/10 — Mild concernThickener

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined starch adds thickness rather than whole-food substance.

    Additional note

    Refined starch used for body and texture.

  3. SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined sugar is a sweetener some users may want to track.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener, small amount in the list.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener.

  4. Potassium ChlorideConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSalt substituteAdditive

    What this is

    Salt substitute

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Functional mineral salt used in formulation rather than a whole-food ingredient.

    Additional note

    Mineral salt substitute used for sodium-related flavor.

  5. Citric AcidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Functional acid used in formulation, common in packaged foods.

    Additional note

    Acidulant used for tartness and preservation support.

  6. Celery Seed ExtractConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSeasoning extract

    What this is

    Seasoning extract

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Extracted seasoning rather than a whole culinary ingredient.

    Additional note

    Extracted seasoning component, mild processing.

  7. Clove Bud ExtractConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSeasoning extract

    What this is

    Seasoning extract

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Extracted spice rather than a whole culinary ingredient.

    Additional note

    Extracted spice component, mild processing.

  8. Ascorbic AcidConcern 2/10 — Very low concernAntioxidantAdditive

    What this is

    Antioxidant

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Functional additive used to protect color and flavor.

    Additional note

    Vitamin C used as an antioxidant helper.

  9. 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 for a tomato soup.

    Additional note

    Tomato puree and paste, category-normal processing.

  10. SaltConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning

    What this is

    Seasoning

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Common seasoning with minimal concern in this context.

    Additional note

    Basic seasoning salt.

  11. Garlic PowderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Recognizable seasoning ingredient.

    Additional note

    Dried and ground garlic, category-normal processing.

  12. WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Basic recipe ingredient with no concern.

    Additional note

    Plain water used as a base.

  13. Dried ParsleyConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable herb with no meaningful concern.

    Additional note

    Dried herb, simple recognizable ingredient.

  14. BasilConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable herb with no meaningful concern.

    Additional note

    Herb, simple recognizable ingredient.

This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food appears to a simple, recognizable ingredient 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-outs

    Metabolic 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.

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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: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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.

    See more for this goal

  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • 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 "tomato". 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 Vegetable Classics Tomato Basil Gluten-Free Canned 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 Tomato Basil Gluten-Free Canned Soup shows about 2.93g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Progresso Vegetable Classics Tomato Basil Gluten-Free Canned Soup: 9g 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: Tomato-based with vegetable and herb ingredients; Low saturated fat and modest calories; Contains some fiber from tomato base.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Sodium around 690 mg per serving; Added sugar and corn starch in the ingredient list; Multiple additives, flavors, and annatto color.

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.

Other published analyses in Prepared Meals, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

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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