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College Inn Broth, Chicken Light & Fat Free
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College Inn Broth, Chicken Light & Fat Free

College Inn
14.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
5
Calories
0g
Protein
1g
Sugars
880mg
Sodium
24
Ingredients

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

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium880mg38%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein0g
* 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

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

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

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.

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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.

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