Calories in Soup, chicken broth cubes, dry, prepared with water
Generic food Dried or dry Soups and Sauces
Soup, chicken broth cubes, dry, prepared with water contains 5 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, 8 fl oz (243 g) provides about 12 kcal.
Roughly 48% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 30% from protein and 21% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in soups, sauces, and gravies on FoodFactly, where the median is 61 kcal per 100 g across 254 foods.
These values are for the dried or dry food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 5 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.12 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.03 g | 0.2% |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 326 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.62 g | 0.2% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 0.39 g | 0.8% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.005 mg | 0.4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.01 mg | 0.8% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.1 mg | 0.6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.02 mg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.01 µg | 0.4% |
| Calcium ? | 5 mg | 0.4% |
| Iron ? | 0.05 mg | 0.3% |
| Magnesium ? | 1 mg | 0.2% |
| Phosphorus ? | 5 mg | 0.4% |
| Potassium ? | 10 mg | 0.2% |
| Zinc ? | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
| Copper ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese ? | 0.01 mg | 0.4% |
% 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 30%
- Carbohydrates 48%
- Fat 21%
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
- Protein0.39 gin the lowest quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.12 gin the lowest quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 1.5 g)
- Saturated fat0.03 gin the lowest quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 0.5 g)
- Sodium326 mgbelow the median for soups, sauces, and gravies (median 407 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water97.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.05 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.04 g |
Individual fatty acids (10)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.04 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.02 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol C | 1 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 97.4 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.4 g |
| Energy ? | 21 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 7 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravy, au jus, canned Canned | 16 | 1.2 g | 2.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper or hot | 11 | 0.51 g | 1.8 g | 0.37 g |
| 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, enchilada, red, mild, ready to serve | 30 | 0.62 g | 4.9 g | 0.91 g |
| Sauce, peppers, hot, chili, mature red, canned Canned | 21 | 0.9 g | 3.9 g | 0.6 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 |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry soup?
100 g of dried or dry soup has 5 kcal. 1 cup, 8 fl oz (243 g): about 12 kcal. 1 cube, 6 fl oz prepared (182 g): about 9 kcal.
How much protein is in dried or dry soup?
Dried or dry soup contains 0.39 g of protein per 100 g (0.8% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.95 g in 1 cup, 8 fl oz (243 g). About 30% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other soups, sauces, and gravies, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2.2 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry soup?
Dried or dry soup has 0.62 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in dried or dry soup?
Dried or dry soup contains 0.12 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.03 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in dried or dry soup?
100 g contains 326 mg of sodium, 14% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does soup have the same nutrition dried or dry and canned?
No. Per 100 g, soup, chicken broth cubes, dry, prepared with water has 5 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: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 174566. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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