Better than bouillon
Packaged product Soups and Sauces Better Than Bouillon
Better than bouillon contains 250 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 48% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 27% from fat and 24% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in soups and sauces on FoodFactly, where the median is 28 kcal per 100 g across 62 products.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 250 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 8.3 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium L | 5,830 mg | 253% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 33.3 g | 12% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 16.7 g | |
| Added sugars L | 16.7 g | 33% |
| Protein L | 16.7 g | 33% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 333 mg | 7% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 24%
- Carbohydrates 48%
- Fat 27%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein16.7 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 0.6 g)
- Sugars16.7 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 0.5 g)
- Fat8.3 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 0.5 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of soups and sauces (median 0.2 g)
- Sodium5,830 mgabove the median for soups and sauces (median 480 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 kcal | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g | 16.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g | 33.3 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 8.3 g |
| Fiber | n/a | n/a |
| Sugars | 1 g | 16.7 g |
| Sodium | 6,000 mg | 5,830 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Better Than Bouillon
- Barcode
- 0098308217114
- Category
- Dehydrated broths
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
roasted chicken*, maltodextrin*, salt, chicken stock, cane sugar*, food starch*, yeast extract, onion powder", garlic powder*, turmeric*, natural flavor. *organic.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Better than bouillon?
100 g of Better than bouillon has 250 kcal.
Is Better than bouillon high in protein?
Better than bouillon contains 16.7 g of protein per 100 g (33% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 24% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other soups and sauces, that is among the highest quarter (median 0.6 g).
How many carbs are in Better than bouillon?
Better than bouillon has 33.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 16.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Better than bouillon?
Better than bouillon contains 8.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Better than bouillon?
100 g contains 5,830 mg of sodium, 253% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated January 19, 2025. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2571766. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated May 23, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0098308217114. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated January 19, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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