Swanson, Cream Starter
Processing Score
5.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
051000213815
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Nutrition data isn't available for this product.
Imported and store-brand products often ship without a structured nutrition label, so we leave it blank rather than estimate.
Ingredients
18 listed · 2 flagged for reviewWATER, CREAM, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CONTAIN LESS THAN 2% OF: BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), DEHYDRATED POTATOES, DEHYDRATED SKIM MILK, SALT, SAUTERNE WINE, WHEAT FLOUR, BUTTERFAT, DEHYDRATED ONIONS, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, FLAVORING, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DEXTROSE, SPICE, DISTILLED VINEGAR, NONFAT DRY MILK.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Swanson, Cream Starter scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Flavoring): 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 Swanson, Cream Starter'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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
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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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