
College Inn Broth, Chicken Light & Fat Free
What You Should Know
College Inn Broth, Chicken Light & Fat Free is a familiar, shelf-stable canned stock you’ll spot in the soup and pantry staples aisle, shelved beside boxed broths, bouillon cubes and canned soups. The 14.5 oz can markets itself as a low-calorie, low-fat cooking helper — a background player for weeknight soups, risottos, pan sauces or a quick hot cup when someone’s under the weather. The brand leans into a heritage, home-cooking vibe: approachable, budget-friendly and aimed at cooks who want the convenience of a ready-made broth without the richness of full-fat options. The label’s “Light & Fat Free” framing creates a mild health halo, and small-print claims like “natural flavors” suggest wholesomeness; there’s no organic certification or child-directed branding. Processing is modestly industrial — a commercial chicken broth with added flavoring components and vegetable concentrates to ensure consistent taste and shelf stability. Sensory notes: a clear, tawny broth with a clean, salty chicken aroma, faint sweetness, and a thin, almost watery mouthfeel typical of reduced-fat broths; the high sodium contributes a brisk savory finish. Packaging is a standard metal can with a pull-tab or pop-top on some SKUs, meant to be poured into a pot or heated in a microwave-safe container; the ritual is utilitarian — open, heat, and combine or sip. In American grocery culture this product sits at the intersection of convenience and tradition: trusted pantry backup for busy families, cooks who want predictable results, and anyone looking for a light, quick savory base.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Chicken, Broth,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, the, Following:, Salt,, Natural, Flavors,, Sugar,, Yeast, Extract,, Vegetable, Stock, (Concentrates, of, Onion,, Celery, Root, and, Carrot)..
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Processed Food
Why this score?
This is a processed packaged broth made from cooked chicken with added salt, natural flavors, yeast extract and vegetable concentrates; it is industrially produced and shelf-stable but lacks the multiple industrial formulations and cosmetic additives that typically define ultra-processed foods.
Explore Similar Products
Soups & Broths at Foodtown
See every Soups & Broths option at Foodtown
College Inn products
Explore the full College Inn lineup
Low Sugar Snacks
Keep sugar intake in check
Low Calorie Snacks
Light options under 150 calories
Gluten-Free Staples
Safe choices for celiac and gluten sensitivity
Dairy-Free Snacks
No milk, cheese, or dairy ingredients
Dye-Free Snacks
No artificial colors or dyes
Non-Ultra-Processed Snacks
Avoid the most heavily processed foods
Others also viewed

Progresso Rich&Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup
Progresso

Pacific Organic Broth, Low Sodium Free Range Chicken
Pacific Foods

Progresso Chicken Broth, Original
Progresso

Campbell's Healthy Request Condensed Soup, Tomato
Campbell's®

College Inn Broth, Chicken
College Inn

Pacific Organic Broth, Free Range Chicken
Pacific Foods

Progresso Beef Broth
Progresso

Swanson Beef Broth
Swanson®

Kitchen Basics Cooking Stock, Chicken
KITCHEN BASICS

Pacific Bone Broth, Unsalted Beef
Pacific Foods

Progresso Soup, Rich & Hearty, New England Clam Chowder
Progresso

Amy's Organic Soup, Light In Sodium Lentil
Amy's
Common Questions about College Inn Broth, Chicken Light & Fat Free
The Chicken Light & Fat Free broth is low in calories, with just 5 per serving, which is great if you're watching your intake. However, it does have 880mg of sodium, so if you're on a low-sodium diet, you'll want to keep that in mind. It's a solid choice for adding flavor to dishes without a lot of calories, especially when compared to cream-based soups.
