Beef Barley Soup
Processing Score
7.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 24 ingredients, including modified ingredients and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
688267156007
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size245 g
Amount per serving
Calories
180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g
4%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 15mg
5%
Sodium 750mg
33%
Total Carbohydrate 29g
11%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 9g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 1.1mg
6%
* 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
20 listed · 2 flagged for reviewWATER, BARLEY, SEASONED COOKED BEEF (BEEF, WATER, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE), POTATOES, CARROTS, POTATO STARCH, PEAS, CELERY, TOMATOES IN TOMATO JUICE, TOMATO PASTE, CORN, DEHYDRATED BEEF STOCK, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, ONIONS, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, ONION POWDER, CARAMEL COLOR, BEEF EXTRACT.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Beef Barley Soup scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Soup & Chili, this product is more processed than about 24% of the 7,596 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Beef Barley Soup's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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1.05.5
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
Chicken Bone Stock
1.07.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
Chicken Bone Stock, Culinary Glace-Style Stock
1.0
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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