Campbell's Chunky
Open Food Facts brand roll-up for Campbell's Chunky, current as of September 2026. Screening averages and flag shares live in the short-answer band below. This hero only situates the catalog slice.
The short answer
Campbell's Chunky averages 95.0/100 across the 34 of 58 tracked products that carry an ingredient list, and 44.1% of those contain at least one separately flagged ingredient. The figure summarizes Open Food Facts labels cross-referenced with FDA SAFFA and CSPI; it does not establish recall status, allergy suitability, or the composition of products outside this snapshot.
- 95.0/100
- average ingredient-screening score across 34 scored products
- 58
- tracked products in this brand roll-up
- 44.1%
- scored products with at least one flagged ingredient
- 100%
- of NOVA-classified products that are ultra-processed (Group 4)
Source snapshot current as of September 2026; open individual products before making a product-specific decision.
Portfolio reading
Use the distribution, then open the outliers
With 58 tracked products, the useful signal is the shape of the portfolio rather than one headline score. The current concern-sorted list begins Chicken And Sausage Gumbo; Chicken and Sausage Gumbo; SPICY CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE GUMBO; 44.1% of records contain at least one flagged ingredient while the overall mean is 95.0/100. Open those outliers first, then compare neighboring formulations. The aggregate does not establish recall status, allergen suitability, or the composition of an item outside this snapshot.
Catalog evidence
Ingredient-list coverage comes before the score
Only 34 of 58 tracked Campbell's Chunky records (58.6%) include an ingredient list. The remaining 24 cannot be screened, so the 95.0/100 mean describes the labelled subset rather than the whole brand.
Next check: use the product rows below to verify the labelled subset, then compare the current package for any unscored item.
What the Data Says About Campbell's Chunky
Campbell's Chunky: 58 products tracked, 34 with an ingredient list, avg safety score 95.0/100, 44.1% of those scored products has at least one flagged ingredient.
Because ingredient lists cover only 58.6% of tracked records, this average is a description of the labelled subset, not a brand-wide tier. The coverage gap is the dominant limitation. Scoring methodology + dye-pledge context →
Processing mix (NOVA)
Campbell's Chunky processing intensity
Campbell's Chunky's NOVA-classified set is 32 products: 100% ultra-processed (Group 4, 32 items) with Group 4 (ultra-processed) largest at 32. That ultra-processed share sits 21.7 points above the 78.3% median for 1,323 brands with 50+ products. NOVA is processing intensity, not additive safety.
- G1
- 0
- G2
- 0
- G3
- 0
- G4 ultra
- 32 (100%)
Shelf mix
Where Campbell's Chunky shows up in Open Food Facts
In Open Food Facts shelf labels, Campbell's Chunky concentrates in Meals (21, 68% of this top-five); Canned foods (9); Meats and their products (1).
Average score by leading shelf label
| Shelf | Scored n | Avg | Flagged |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meals | 18 | 93.9/100 | 55.6% |
| Canned foods | 9 | 97.8/100 | 22.2% |
Portfolio shape
How scores cluster inside this brand
The brand average (95.0/100) summarizes 34 scored products. This distribution shows whether that mean sits on a tight cluster or a wide spread, a few low-scoring SKUs can matter even when the headline average looks strong.
Campbell's Chunky product score distribution
Brand average 95.0/100 across 34 scored products
95 34th percentile sits above 34% of the 34 scored products we track
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored products. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Distribution as text
- 80–90
- 8 scored products (24%)
- 90–100
- 7 scored products (21%)
- 100 and above
- 19 scored products (56%)
Source Open Food Facts product labels × FDA SAFFA × CSPI · September 2026
Sodium Nitrite is the flagged ingredient Campbell's Chunky uses most
Across the 34 Campbell's Chunky products scored here, Sodium Nitrite appears in 8. Only 1,491 other brands here use it (4.2%), which makes it a more particular choice than the flags that dominate the catalogue. A flag records that a named source raised a concern about an ingredient. It is not a finding that a product is unsafe to eat.
| Flagged ingredient | Campbell's Chunky products | Why it is flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium Nitrite | 8 | Preservative with a recorded concern |
| Carrageenan | 6 | Concern recorded by a review body; no ban cited |
| Caramel Coloring | 4 | Restricted: California (Prop 65 warning for 4-MEI) |
Counts are products in this database whose ingredient list names the flagged ingredient. Flags come from FDA enforcement actions, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings and US state ingredient laws; see the methodology for how each source is applied.
Visible product sample
Label complexity does not determine the screening result
Each point is one of the 34 concern-sorted Campbell's Chunky records shown below. Horizontal position is the number of resolved ingredients on that product's stored label; vertical position is its source-derived screening score. The dashed medians (31 ingredients and 100/100) divide this displayed sample only. A longer label is not automatically worse: open a specific product to inspect its flagged rows and source coverage.
- Shown records
- 34
- Median label
- 31 ingredients
- Median score
- 100/100
The outlined point is Chicken And Sausage Gumbo, the displayed record with the most flagged ingredients (2). Bubble size represents flagged ingredient count plus one, so zero-flagged products remain visible. The score is derived from FDA SAFFA and CSPI fields; this chart does not establish recall status, dietary suitability, or a health outcome.
Read the plotted values
- Chicken And Sausage Gumbo: 30 resolved ingredients, 80/100, 2 flagged.
- Chicken and Sausage Gumbo: 36 resolved ingredients, 80/100, 2 flagged.
- SPICY CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE GUMBO: 35 resolved ingredients, 80/100, 2 flagged.
- Split Pea & Ham with Natural Smoke Flavor: 23 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- HEARTY BEAN AND HAM WITH NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR: 23 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- CHICKEN CORN CHOWDER: 31 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Cheesy Baked Potato: 50 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Jazzy Jambalaya with Chicken, Sausage & Ham: 35 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Sirloin Burger with Country Vegetables: 23 resolved ingredients, 95/100, 1 flagged.
- Savory Chicken with White & Wild Rice Soup: 25 resolved ingredients, 95/100, 1 flagged.
- Steak and Potato: 25 resolved ingredients, 95/100, 1 flagged.
- Savory Pot Roast: 37 resolved ingredients, 95/100, 1 flagged.
- Chicken Noodle Soup: 39 resolved ingredients, 95/100, 1 flagged.
- SIRLOIN BURGER WITH COUNTRY VEGETABLES: 25 resolved ingredients, 95/100, 1 flagged.
- Chicken Tortilla with White Meat Chicken: 26 resolved ingredients, 95/100, 1 flagged.
- New England Clam Chowder: 38 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Classic Chicken Noodle with White Meat Chicken: 40 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- CHICKEN BROCCOLI CHEESE WITH POTATO: 42 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- CREAMY CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS: 45 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- CHILI HOT & SPICY WITH BEANS: 18 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER: 30 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- SPICY CHICKEN QUESADILLA SOUP: 30 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- PUB-STYLE CHICKEN POT PIE: 42 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Wicked Thai-Style Chicken, Rice & Vegetables with White Meat Chicken: 48 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Creamy Chicken Noodle: 31 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Chili with Beans: 18 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Chunky soup: 17 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Classic Chicken Noodle Soup: 3 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup: 40 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- OLD BAY Seasoned Clam Chowder: 30 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Creamy Chicken Cajun Style Alfredo with Andouille Sausage: 47 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Buffalo-Style Chicken Mac: 45 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Spicy Épicée Chicken Noodle: 31 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Creamy Chicken & Dumplings: 51 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
Products by Campbell's Chunky
Showing 50 display-quality records, sorted by concern level (most flagged first); 8 tracked records with unusable upstream names remain in the aggregate but are not shown.
Nationwide brands with similar catalog profiles
Two PlainFoodSafe-derived peer sets for Campbell's Chunky: closest on tracked product count (58 here) and closest on average ingredient screening score (95/100 here). Rows stay link-disjoint so each axis is a distinct neighborhood, not a largest-catalog strip.
Similar product count
Nearest other brands by Open Food Facts product count (floored at ≥50).
Similar average screening score
Nearest other brands by average ingredient screening score (floored at ≥50 scored products), distinct from the count row.
Counts and averages from Open Food Facts labels screened against FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine; neither axis is a health outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Campbell's Chunky food safe? ▼
Campbell's Chunky has an average safety score of 95/100 across the 34 of 58 tracked products that carry an ingredient list. 44.1% of those contain flagged ingredients.
How many Campbell's Chunky products are tracked? ▼
Our database tracks 58 Campbell's Chunky products. 34 include an ingredient list and can be screened against FDA SAFFA and CSPI data; 24 cannot be scored from this snapshot.
How processed is the Campbell's Chunky catalog? ▼
Campbell's Chunky has 32 NOVA-classified products; 100% are ultra-processed (Group 4, 32 items) and Group 4 is the largest slice. NOVA describes processing intensity, not whether additives on a label are flagged.
Which shelves dominate the Campbell's Chunky catalog? ▼
In Open Food Facts shelf labels, Campbell's Chunky concentrates in Meals (21, 68% of this top-five); Canned foods (9); Meats and their products (1).
Does Campbell's Chunky use artificial dyes? ▼
Open the individual product pages below to see which Campbell's Chunky items list a synthetic dye on their label. For whether the company has committed to removing dyes, the FDA and CSPI both publish corporate-commitment trackers; we no longer restate those commitments here.
What to do with this Campbell's Chunky profile
Use this roll-up as orientation, then verify the specific package you hold against its ingredient panel and the named official sources.
- Start with Chicken And Sausage Gumbo, the displayed product with the most flagged ingredients (2) in this sample. Open the outlier product
- Sodium Nitrite appears in 8 scored Campbell's Chunky products, review why each source flags it before treating the brand average as uniform. Review flagged ingredient counts
- Compare Campbell's Chunky's 95.0/100 average and 44.1% flagged share against other brands before treating either figure as a recall or clearance signal. Brand safety rankings
- Cross-check any additive concern against FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine rather than relying on this derived index alone. Scoring methodology
A flagged ingredient records a source concern, not a recall, ban, or medical clearance. Always verify the current package label and consult official sources for product-specific decisions.
Citation & disclaimer notes
Brand scores aggregate ingredient-level FDA SAFFA + CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings across Open Food Facts product data. See our methodology. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFoodSafe.Disclaimer: Informational purposes only; not professional advice. A flagged ingredient is not a recall or a ban. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Every figure on PlainFoodSafe is rendered directly from OpenFoodFacts and FDA data, no number is typed in by an editor. Brand figures are computed directly from OpenFoodFacts and FDA data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of September 2026.
