LABEL LESSON
Canned Soup
Canned soup products are trending toward ready-to-eat varieties rather than
condensed soup to which you must add water. Typically, condensed soup is less
expensive, but ready-to-eat soup may be heartier with more substantial ingredients.
In both categories, you can find low-fat and low-sodium options. Here are some
shopping tips:
- Choose reduced-sodium or no-salt-added soups; check the sodium
content in the nutritional data to verify the claim.
- Opt for soups that are high in fiber, such as those that contain barley,
beans, or lentils.
- Be aware that some soups (such as tomato) may be high in sugar and
may contain corn syrup.
- Avoid cream soups that are high in fat. If you need one for a recipe,
opt for the low-fat version.
Charting the Aisles
The following chart displays calories, fat, percent calories from fat, and sodium
content for a variety of canned soup products. Serving sizes vary.
CANNED SOUP
(serving sizes vary) |
CALS |
FAT
(gm) |
% CALS
FROM FAT |
SODIUM
(mg) |
| Progresso Light Savory Vegetable Barley (1 c.) |
60 |
0 |
0 |
690 |
| Campbell’s Healthy Request Homestyle Chicken Noodle (1/2 c.) |
60 |
2 |
30 |
480 |
| Progresso Light Roasted Chicken & Vegetable (1 c.) |
70 |
1 |
13 |
460 |
| Campbell’s Select Harvest Caramelized French Onion (1 c.) |
80 |
2.5 |
28 |
480 |
| Campbell’s Tomato (1/2 c.) |
90 |
0 |
0 |
710 |
| Muir Glen Organic Chicken with Wild Rice (1 c.) |
90 |
2 |
20 |
860 |
| Amy’s Organic Low-Fat Split Pea (1 c.) |
100 |
0 |
0 |
670 |
| Health Valley Organic Minestrone (1 c.) |
100 |
2 |
18 |
70 |
| Amy’s Organic Low-Fat Cream of Tomato (1 c.) |
100 |
2.5 |
23 |
340 |
| Campbell’s Chunky Healthy Request Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef (1 c.) |
120 |
2 |
15 |
480 |
| Wolfgang Puck Organic Thick Hearty Vegetable (1 c.) |
130 |
5 |
35 |
690 |
| Wolfgang Puck Organic Classic Tomato with Basil (1 c.) |
130 |
6 |
42 |
480 |
| Eating Right Minestrone (1 c.) |
140 |
1.5 |
10 |
620 |
| Healthy Choice Steak & Noodle (1 c.) |
140 |
3 |
19 |
460 |
| Progresso 99% Fat-Free Lentil (1 c.) |
150 |
1.5 |
9 |
500 |
| Eating Right New England Clam Chowder (1 c.) |
150 |
2 |
12 |
4802 |
| Progresso Hearty Black Bean with Bacon (1 c.) |
160 |
1 |
6 |
760 |
| Muir Glen Organic Homestyle Split Pea (1 c.) |
160 |
1 |
6 |
810 |
| Healthy Choice Chicken Tortilla (1 c.) |
160 |
1.5 |
8 |
470 |
Sources: Product packaging
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