Progresso Tomato Basil Soup with Cheddar Crackers
The processing score reflects 36 ingredients, including corn syrup, modified ingredients, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.

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Ingredients
29 listed · 3 flagged for reviewTOMATO BASIL SOUP: TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), WATER, SUGAR. CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, CORN STARCH, SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, GARLIC POWDER, DRIED PARSLEY, BASIL, CITRIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN. CHEDDAR CRACKERS: WHEAT FLOUR, SUNFLOWER OIL, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SEA SALT, ENZYMES), YEAST, CULTURED MILK, PAPRIKA, NONFAT DRY MILK, CELERY SEED POWDER, ONION POWDER, ANNATTO, ENZYMES, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (FOR FRESHNESS). CONTAINS MILK, SOY, WHEAT INGREDIENTS.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Progresso Tomato Basil Soup with Cheddar Crackers scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Sugar. Contains Less Than 2% Of: Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
Within Soup & Chili, this product is more processed than about 64% 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 Progresso Tomato Basil Soup with Cheddar Crackers' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil, Sunflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Chloride.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid, Mixed Tocopherols (For Freshness). Contains Milk.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Colby Jack vs Cheddar Cheese and American Cheese vs Cheddar comparisons.
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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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