Campbell's Tomato Soup — DUMP

Munch or Dump rates Campbell's Tomato Soup by Campbell's DUMP — score 20/90.

A tomato base wrecked by high-fructose corn syrup as the #2 ingredient, refined wheat flour, and a big sodium load. It's engineered comfort food, not real tomato soup.

Why this verdict

• High-fructose corn syrup is the #2 ingredient, ahead of the flour and seasonings
• Refined wheat flour thickens it with empty refined starch
• Salt plus potassium chloride pack a heavy sodium hit (~480mg per half cup)
• Ultra-processed NOVA 4 formula, not a whole tomato soup

Ingredients (12)

• Tomato puree (water, tomato paste) (safe) — The real tomato base; source of lycopene and some vitamins.
• High Fructose Corn Syrup (concerning) — Refined liquid sugar; drives a rapid blood-sugar spike and adds empty calories with no nutrition.
• wheat flour (moderate) — Refined flour filler; contains gluten.
• Water (safe) — Bulking agent that keeps this a low-fat spread; inert.
• Salt (moderate) — Adds sodium; fine in moderation but the main reason to watch portion size.
• POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (safe) — Salt substitute for seasoning.
• citric acid (moderate) — Tartness and preservation, but the acidity erodes tooth enamel with regular exposure.
• Natural Flavoring (moderate) — Undisclosed flavor compounds; 'natural' is unregulated and tells you nothing about what's in it.
• Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (safe) — Added vitamin C; harmless and mildly beneficial, but it's there to support a nutrient claim on the pack.
• Monopotassium Phosphate (moderate) — Additive phosphate salt used as a buffer/emulsifier.
• celery extract (safe) — Natural flavor from celery.
• Garlic oil (safe) — Natural flavoring from garlic.