Calories in Soup, broth
Generic food Soups and Sauces
Soup, broth contains 6 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (240 g) provides about 14 kcal.
Roughly 55% of its calories come from protein, with 30% from fat and 15% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in soups, broth-based on FoodFactly, where the median is 47 kcal per 100 g across 47 foods.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 6 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.22 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.062 g | 0.3% |
| Cholesterol C | 1 mg | 0.3% |
| Sodium C | 372 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.24 g | 0.1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0.22 g | |
| Protein C | 0.89 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.02 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.012 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.005 mg | 0.3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.04 µg | 2% |
| Choline C | 2 mg | 0.4% |
| Calcium C | 5 mg | 0.4% |
| Iron C | 0.12 mg | 0.7% |
| Magnesium C | 2 mg | 0.5% |
| Phosphorus C | 8 mg | 0.6% |
| Potassium C | 36 mg | 0.8% |
| Zinc C | 0.04 mg | 0.4% |
| Copper C | 0.008 mg | 0.9% |
| Selenium C | 0.6 µg | 1% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 55%
- Carbohydrates 15%
- Fat 30%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.89 gin the lowest quarter of soups, broth-based (median 2.7 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of soups, broth-based (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars0.22 gin the lowest quarter of soups, broth-based (median 1.1 g)
- Fat0.22 gin the lowest quarter of soups, broth-based (median 1.1 g)
- Saturated fat0.062 gin the lowest quarter of soups, broth-based (median 0.27 g)
- Sodium372 mgin the top quarter of soups, broth-based (median 249 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal14.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water97.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.054 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.01 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.009 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.034 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.022 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.048 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 97.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 1 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Soup
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soup, fish, homemade (Alaska Native) | 72 | 7.4 g | 5.6 g | 2.2 g |
| Soup, black bean, canned, condensed Canned | 91 | 4.8 g | 15.4 g | 1.3 g |
| Soup, bean with pork, canned, condensed Canned | 129 | 5.9 g | 17 g | 4.4 g |
| Soup, bean with frankfurters, canned, condensed Canned | 142 | 7.6 g | 16.8 g | 5.3 g |
| Soup, bean with ham, canned, chunky, ready-to-serve Canned | 95 | 5.2 g | 11.2 g | 3.5 g |
| Soup, chicken, canned, chunky, ready-to-serve Canned | 71 | 5.1 g | 6.9 g | 2.6 g |
| Soup, cream of chicken, canned, condensed Canned | 90 | 2.4 g | 7.2 g | 5.8 g |
| Soup, chicken gumbo, canned, condensed Canned | 45 | 2.1 g | 6.7 g | 1.1 g |
| Soup, chunky chicken noodle, canned, ready-to-serve Canned | 41 | 3.1 g | 4.5 g | 1.2 g |
| Soup, chicken vegetable, canned, condensed Canned | 61 | 2.9 g | 7 g | 2.3 g |
| Soup, chili beef, canned, condensed Canned | 117 | 5.1 g | 18.9 g | 2.5 g |
| Soup, clam chowder, manhattan style, canned, chunky, ready-to-serve Canned | 56 | 3 g | 7.8 g | 1.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper, TABASCO | 12 | 1.3 g | 0.8 g | 0.76 g |
| Fish broth | 16 | 2 g | 0.4 g | 0.6 g |
| Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper or hot | 11 | 0.51 g | 1.8 g | 0.37 g |
| Sauce, enchilada, red, mild, ready to serve | 30 | 0.62 g | 4.9 g | 0.91 g |
| Gravy, HEINZ Home Style, savory beef | 39 | 1.1 g | 6.2 g | 1.1 g |
| Gravy, HEINZ Home Style, classic chicken | 46 | 0.67 g | 5 g | 2.6 g |
| CAMPBELL'S, Chicken Noodle Soup, condensed | 47 | 2.4 g | 6 g | 1.5 g |
| Gravy, poultry | 48 | 0.71 g | 5.3 g | 2.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in soup?
100 g of soup has 6 kcal. 1 cup (240 g): about 14 kcal. 1 individual container (440 g): about 26 kcal. 1 can (525 g): about 32 kcal.
How much protein is in soup?
Soup contains 0.89 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.1 g in 1 cup (240 g). About 55% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other soups, broth-based, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2.7 g).
How many carbs are in soup?
Soup has 0.24 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.22 g of sugars.
How much fat is in soup?
Soup contains 0.22 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.062 g is saturated (0.3% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in soup?
100 g contains 372 mg of sodium, 16% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does soup have the same nutrition not specified and canned?
No. Per 100 g, soup, broth has 6 kcal, while soup, black bean, canned, condensed has 91 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707132. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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