First-party app output
DietVox scan example
Bone Broth scan
AMBER
This photograph-specific example may differ from the general food rating elsewhere on this page.
View full analysis and scan recording
Scan recording
DietVox rating: GREEN when the specific bone-broth product is lower in energy and fits the wider meal plan. This is a Weight Loss v3 protocol result, not a claim that bone broth causes weight loss. NHS tips to help with weight loss describes weight management as a broader pattern of sustainable changes.
Check the product label
There is no single standard bone-broth formulation. Energy, protein, fat and sodium can differ by brand, recipe and serving size, so this page does not assign one generic nutrition value to every product. Use the label or recipe for the broth you actually consume.
What the evidence can and cannot say
In a controlled soup-preload trial (PMID 17574705), a low-energy-dense soup preload reduced energy intake at one meal in a controlled study of adults. The study was not specific to bone broth and did not establish long-term weight loss or a bone-broth-specific appetite or metabolic benefit.
Practical use
- Treat broth as one food within a sustainable eating pattern, not as a cleanse.
- Check the serving size, energy, protein and sodium on the exact label.
- Add other foods when a meal needs more energy, fibre, protein or variety.
Evidence and editorial status
NHS tips to help with weight loss and NHS healthy-eating guidance for weight loss place weight management in the context of an overall eating pattern and sustainable habits. Sources checked 27 July 2026 by DietVox Editorial; this article has not been medically reviewed.
Nutrition data provenance: No exact source record was retained. USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 172889, Soup, beef broth, less/reduced sodium, ready to serve, is linked only as a comparison and not as the source of the displayed values. Checked 28 July 2026.
How It Works
This rating does not assume a special metabolic effect from bone broth. Its role depends on the labelled product, portion and overall eating pattern described in the NHS tips to help with weight loss.
Scan any food. Get an instant RED/AMBER/GREEN rating.
DietVox analyses foods across 4 diet protocols, with preparation and portion context.
Try DietVox Free →Try These Instead
Other foods to compare under this protocol.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much bone broth should I drink per day for weight loss?
This article does not set a daily amount of bone broth for weight loss. If you use it, follow the product serving information and fit it into a varied eating pattern rather than adding it automatically.
Will a bone broth 'fast' or 'cleanse' help me lose weight faster?
A bone-broth fast or cleanse is not part of the DietVox rating. The NHS recommends gradual, sustainable changes rather than a short-term cleanse.
Does the type of bone (e.g., beef, chicken) matter for weight loss?
The animal source does not determine a universal weight-loss effect. Compare the exact products by serving size, energy, protein, fat, sodium and ingredients.
Can bone broth replace a meal on a weight loss diet?
Bone broth is not automatically a nutritionally complete meal. The NHS healthy-eating guidance describes a varied eating pattern; add other foods as needed for a balanced meal.
