Why is Chicken Noodle classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The soup is made from processed components such as dehydrated chicken broth, enriched egg noodles, and flavor enhancers, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; its label lists additives including monosodium glutamate (E621), sodium phosphate (E339), flavoring, beta carotene for color, and several vitamin fortifiers.

How does the salt content in this soup affect a hypertensive diet?

With approximately 1.55 g of salt per 100 ml (about 2.2 g per typical serving), the soup contributes a significant sodium load that can raise blood pressure, so individuals with hypertension should limit their intake or choose lower‑salt alternatives.

Is the soy protein isolate in this product a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes, the soup contains soy protein isolate, which is listed as an allergen; anyone diagnosed with a soy allergy should avoid this product.

Campbell's • 10.75 oz

Chicken Noodle

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Campbell’s Chicken Noodle is a 10.75 oz canned, reheatable chicken and vegetable soup that belongs to the composite foods/one‑dish meals group. It provides modest protein (≈2 g per 100 ml) and low total fat (≈1.4 g) with very little saturated fat, yet its sodium level is classified as high, it contains added sugars, and because of its composition it does not receive a Nutri‑Score label. The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), carries the Eco‑Score A+, includes allergens such as eggs, gluten and soy, and contains the additive monosodium glutamate (E621) among other flavorings.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars0.9 g

Fruits & Vegetables1 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average reheatable soups, this chicken noodle soup contains about 70 % fewer calories, roughly half the fat and sugar, and less than half the salt per 100 ml, but also provides lower protein and fiber.

Ingredients

chicken stock, enriched egg noodles (wheat flour, eggs, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), chicken meat, contains less than 2% of: salt, chicken fat, water, monosodium glutamate, cornstarch, modified food starch, dehydrated chicken broth, cane sugar, flavoring, beta carotene for color, dehydrated onions, yeast extract, soy protein isolate, sodium phosphate, dehydrated chicken, onion extract, garlic extract,

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