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Campbell's Homestyle Broccoli Cheddar
Soups & Broths
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Campbell's Homestyle Broccoli Cheddar

Campbell's®
16.30 oz
Available at Foodtown
180
Calories
3g
Protein
3g
Sugars
790mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
63
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Campbell's® Homestyle Broccoli Cheddar is a canned, ready-to-heat soup that you’d find on the supermarket’s canned soup aisle, shelved alongside other condensed and ready-to-serve soups and near canned vegetables, broths, and quick meal solutions. The product leans into weekday and pantry-centric occasions — quick weeknight dinners, back-to-school lunches, or storm-prep when people stock up on nonperishables. Campbell’s positions this line as familiar, family-friendly comfort food: the “Homestyle” label and classic Campbell’s name evoke homemade warmth aimed at busy parents, single adults seeking convenience, and older shoppers who associate the brand with tradition. The can touts convenience features (microwave or stovetop preparation) and a non-BPA lining, while the front-of-package language emphasizes taste and comfort rather than health claims; there are no organic certifications and labeling does include “natural flavoring,” but the overall design trades on nostalgia more than wellness or kid-specific branding. Processing context: this is a highly processed, shelf-stable canned soup formulated with emulsifiers, starches, reconstituted dairy and flavoring agents. Sensoryly, it pours with a thick, creamy, cheddar-colored base studded with soft broccoli florets and occasional cheese pieces; mouthfeel is smooth and slightly viscous from modified cornstarch and dairy fats. The ritual is familiar — heat in a bowl, top with croutons or extra shredded cheese, pair with a sandwich or salad, and eat with a spoon for a quick, warming bite. Packaging is a 16.3 oz recyclable can, meant for single-meal or shared use depending on appetite.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 1
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium790mg34%
Total Carbohydrate12g4%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars3g
Added Sugars2g4%
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS:, WATER,, BROCCOLI,, CREAM,, VEGETABLE, OIL, (CORN,, CANOLA,, AND/OR, SOYBEAN),, CELERY,, MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, BUTTER,, SUGAR,, SALT,, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (MILK,, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, WHEAT, FLOUR,, CHEDDAR, AND, SEMISOFT, CHEESE, (MILK,, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, CULTURED, SOUR, CREAM,, DRIED, ONIONS,, YEAST, EXTRACT,, SOY, PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE,, GARLIC,, MILK,, MILKFAT,, BETA, CAROTENE, FOR, COLOR,, SPICE,, LACTIC, ACID,, VINEGAR,, NATURAL, FLAVORING. CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, MILK,, SOY..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • corn - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • beta carotene - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and formulations (modified cornstarch, soy protein concentrate, yeast extract, natural flavoring) and is a ready-to-heat canned product, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Campbell's Homestyle Broccoli Cheddar

That depends on how you define 'healthy'! It’s a comforting option with broccoli and cream, but it does have some sodium (790mg per serving) and added sugars. If you're looking for a quick, tasty meal, it can fit into a balanced diet, but it might not be your go-to if you're watching your salt intake.

Perfect For

back-to-school
storm-prep
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

nostalgiccomfortingconvenientpractical
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