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Swanson Broth, Unsalted Chicken
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Swanson Broth, Unsalted Chicken

Swanson®
32 oz
Available at Foodtown
10
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
35mg
Sodium
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Swanson® Unsalted Chicken Broth is a grocery staple you’ll find on the soup and stock aisle, often shelved near canned broths, boxed stocks, and boxed/ready-made gravies. It sits beside both reduced-sodium and flavored varieties, and close to bouillon cubes and cooking wines. Shoppers reach for it on weeknight grocery trips, during holiday meal prep, or when storm forecasts prompt pantry topping-up: it’s a go-to for anyone wanting an easy flavor base. The brand positions itself as a reliable, heritage pantry helper — familiar to multi-generational households, budget-conscious cooks, and home cooks who want a “from-scratch” flavor shortcut. Labeling leans on wholesome cues: “unsalted,” “made without added MSG,” “gluten free,” and “non-GMO ingredients” create a clean, health-oriented halo without organic certification. The packaging is a 32-ounce carton or shelf-stable carton-pak that pours, with a light broth color and thin, smooth mouthfeel when heated; aroma is savory and chicken-forward with faint vegetal sweetness from concentrated juices. Typical use is ritualized — pouring into a simmering pot for soups, deglazing pans for gravies, or replacing water when cooking rice to add depth. From a processing perspective, this is an industrially produced broth that uses concentrated juices, yeast extract, dehydrated chicken and natural flavorings to deliver consistent taste and shelf stability. Sensory and practical cues — low calories, low sodium option, and easy-pour packaging — position it as a convenient, everyday ingredient that helps home cooks elevate simple recipes without a long stock-making ritual.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 4
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium35mg2%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Total Sugars1g
Protein2g
* 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:, CHICKEN, STOCK,, YEAST, EXTRACT,, DEHYDRATED, CHICKEN,, NATURAL, FLAVORING,, CHICKEN, FAT,, CARROT, JUICE, CONCENTRATE,, CELERIAC, JUICE, CONCENTRATE,, ONION, EXTRACT..

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 industrially processed components (yeast extract, natural flavoring, dehydrated chicken, concentrated juices) and is a shelf-stable formulated product, consistent with NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Swanson Broth, Unsalted Chicken

It really depends on how you define healthy! This broth keeps things light at just 10 calories per cup, making it a great low-calorie base for soups or recipes. If you're looking for a low-sodium option, it's a win with just 35mg of sodium, especially compared to many other broths on the market.

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