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Progresso Beef Broth
Soups & Broths
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Progresso Beef Broth

Progresso
32 oz
Available at Foodtown
15
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
850mg
Sodium
28
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Progresso Beef Broth (32 oz) is a familiar, shelf-stable cooking staple you’ll find in the soup and broth aisle, shelved alongside canned stocks, boxed broths, and ready-made gravies. Packaged in a standard 32-ounce container, it sits near Progresso’s canned soups and other meal bases, often picked up by shoppers pairing it with pasta, canned vegetables, and instant grains. This product suits quick weeknight dinners, meal-prep Sundays when cooks build bases for soups and stews, and pantry-loading trips for storm prep or holiday gravy-making. Progresso carries a mainstream, trustworthy American brand image: approachable, family-oriented, and aimed at time-pressed home cooks who want reliable convenience rather than gourmet artisanal claims. The label leans on practical cues — simple brand typography, serving suggestions, and callouts like "natural flavor" — but lacks organic certification or child-focused branding; it trades marketing flash for everyday familiarity. On the label you’ll spot minimal health-halo language (low calorie per serving) even as the sodium content is high. In plain processing terms, this is a processed, ready-to-use broth with added flavoring agents. Sensory details: poured hot, the liquid is thin and clear with a warm brown hue and a savory, umami-forward aroma from beef and yeast extract; the mouthfeel is light with a salty finish and faintly sweet caramel notes. Rituals around use are domestic and utilitarian — simmering a pot on the stove, deglazing a pan, or stirring into mashed potatoes — making it a go-to ingredient for cooks seeking speed and consistent flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 cup
Servings per Container: 4
Calories15
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium850mg37%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein1g
* 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

Beef, Broth,, Salt,, Yeast, Extract,, Maltodextrin,, Natural, Flavor,, Vegetable, Juice, Concentrates, (Onion,, Celery,, Carrot),, Caramel, Color,, Beef, Fat*,, Citric, Acid,, Onion, Powder,, *Adds, a, Trivial, Amount, of, Fat..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (maltodextrin, yeast extract, natural flavors, caramel color, citric acid) and is a ready-to-use packaged product, fitting the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Progresso Beef Broth

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! At just 15 calories per cup, it’s low in calories and can add flavor to your dishes without a lot of extra fat. However, it does have a decent amount of sodium at 850mg per cup, which might be a consideration if you're watching your salt intake.

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