Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry & Diabetes
Low glycemic impact for the stated serving. Glycemic load of 10.4 per 100g.
✅ Nutrition data verified · GL 10.4/100g · GI 57.6 · TIER 3 ⚠️ GI: Subcategory Estimate
GI estimated from food subcategory average — not directly tested on this food. [1] [3]
Glycemic Impact
Nutrition Profile
Version Differences at a Glance
For sodium, this one sits in the middle of its Soup family: 23875 mg per 100g against a 30-24000 mg per 100g spread. This version carries the most sugar in the Soup group: 17.4 per 100g, about 35.3 times the family average (spread 0 to 17.4 per 100g).
Verdicts split across the family: the gentlest option is Chunky (GL 3.6) and the heaviest is Dry (GL 34.1); this one is low gl. Within this Soup family (27 versions), GL per 100g spans 0.2 to 34.1 — the processing and fat content decide where each lands. See the numbers side by side: Dry, Canned, Canned.
What to Watch For
⚠️ High Sodium
Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry provides 23875mg of sodium per serving — significant relative to the ADA's daily recommendation of <2,300mg. High sodium intake can raise blood pressure, compounding cardiovascular risk in diabetes. If you eat this food, balance it with lower-sodium choices throughout the rest of the day.
ADA recommends <2,300mg sodium per day for most adults with diabetes. Diabetes Care, 47(Suppl 1), 2024.
Better Alternatives
🥣 Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve
GL 0/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve & diabetes →🥣 Soup, SWANSON, beef broth, lower sodium
GL 0.1/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Soup, SWANSON, beef broth, lower sodium & diabetes →🥣 Soup, beef broth, less/reduced sodium, ready to serve
GL 0.1/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Soup, beef broth, less/reduced sodium, ready to serve & diabetes →🥣 Soup, beef broth or bouillon, powder, prepared with water
GL 0.1/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Soup, beef broth or bouillon, powder, prepared with water & diabetes →Other Soups, Sauces, and Gravies Foods
How to Include It
💡 Balance Sodium
Pair with low-sodium foods throughout the rest of your day. Fresh herbs and spices can replace salt as flavoring.
💡 Check Your Own Response
Individual blood sugar responses vary. Use a glucose meter to understand how this food affects you personally.
💡 Glycemic Load Over Glycemic Index
GL accounts for both the speed AND amount of carbohydrate, making it more practical for real-world eating than GI alone.
💡 Pair Carbs With Protein
Adding protein to a carbohydrate-containing meal slows digestion and helps prevent blood sugar spikes.
FAQ
Is Soup chicken broth or bouillon good for diabetes?
Soup chicken broth or bouillon is rated diabetes-friendly (GL 10.4) based on available glycemic data. A standard serving is unlikely to cause a sharp blood glucose rise, but individual responses differ.
How much GL does Soup chicken broth or bouillon have per serving?
The glycemic load of Soup chicken broth or bouillon is 10.4 per 100g. GL is calculated by multiplying the GI (57.6) by the available carbohydrates (18.0g) and dividing by 100.
Does Soup chicken broth or bouillon spike blood sugar?
Soup chicken broth or bouillon affects blood sugar by releasing glucose during digestion. Since its GL is 10.4 (moderate), it's best enjoyed in moderate amounts. Individual responses vary — check your glucose monitor.
Is the GI value accurate?
The GI of 57.6 for Soup chicken broth or bouillon is estimated (Tier 3), not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. It is based on the weighted average GI of foods in the Soups, Sauces, and Gravies category from the International GI Tables (Atkinson et al., 2021). Actual GI may vary by variety, ripeness, cooking method, and individual response. We display estimated values with full transparency so you can make informed decisions.
Is the sodium level a concern?
Soup chicken broth or bouillon contains 23875mg of sodium per serving — well above the ADA's recommendation of <2,300mg daily. High sodium intake can raise blood pressure, compounding cardiovascular risk — the leading cause of death in people with diabetes. If you eat this food, balance it with lower-sodium choices during the rest of the day. Fresh herbs, spices, and citrus can replace salt as flavoring.
Data Sources
Data Tier: TIER 3 — estimated from category average
Glycemic Index (GI): 57.6 — subcategory_avg:Soups, Sauces, and Gravies. Source: International GI Tables (Atkinson, Brand-Miller et al., Diabetes Care, 2021). University of Sydney GI Research Service.
GL (per serving, 100g) = 10.4 × 100 ÷ 100 = 10.4
Nutrition Data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy Release (April 2018). FDC ID: 171562. Data are in the public domain (CC0 1.0).
GL Classification: ≤10 = Low (Low GL), 11–19 = Moderate (Eat in Moderation), ≥20 = High (Limit). Based on University of Sydney Glycemic Index Foundation classification.
⚠️ GI value is estimated, not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. Actual GI may vary by variety, cooking method, and individual glycemic response.
Cite this page: GlycemicWise. “Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry — Glycemic Load & Diabetes Reference.” GlycemicWise, July 2026. https://glycemicwise.com/foods/soup-chicken-broth-or-bouillon-dry/
Dietary reference — not medical advice. This page provides evidence-based dietary reference information for general educational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual blood sugar responses vary significantly. Always check your blood glucose to understand your personal response to foods, and talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Data sources are cited above and publicly available from the USDA and the University of Sydney Glycemic Index Research Service.