Calories in Soup, egg drop
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Soup, egg drop contains 27 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (245 g) provides about 66 kcal.
Roughly 63% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 20% from fat and 17% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in ramen and asian broth-based soups on FoodFactly, where the median is 77 kcal per 100 g across 15 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 | 27 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.61 g | 0.8% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.17 g | 0.8% |
| Cholesterol C | 23 mg | 8% |
| Sodium C | 370 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.3 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Total sugars C | 0.09 g | |
| Protein C | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 20 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 6.5 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.13 mg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.2 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.019 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.019 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.16 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.02 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.03 µg | 1% |
| Choline C | 33 mg | 6% |
| Calcium C | 7 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron C | 0.26 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium C | 2 mg | 0.5% |
| Phosphorus C | 15 mg | 1% |
| Potassium C | 22 mg | 0.5% |
| Zinc C | 0.09 mg | 0.8% |
| Copper C | 0.019 mg | 2% |
| Selenium C | 0.4 µg | 0.7% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 63%
- Fat 20%
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
- Protein1.2 gin the lowest quarter of ramen and asian broth-based soups (median 4 g)
- Fiber0.4 gin the lowest quarter of ramen and asian broth-based soups (median 0.6 g)
- Sugars0.09 gin the lowest quarter of ramen and asian broth-based soups (median 0.44 g)
- Fat0.61 gin the lowest quarter of ramen and asian broth-based soups (median 2.9 g)
- Saturated fat0.17 gin the lowest quarter of ramen and asian broth-based soups (median 0.7 g)
- Sodium370 mgin the top quarter of ramen and asian broth-based soups (median 354 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water92.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.19 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.13 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.042 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.008 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.011 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 16 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 48 µg |
| Retinol C | 18 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 92.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravy, HEINZ Home Style, savory beef | 39 | 1.1 g | 6.2 g | 1.1 g |
| Sauce, enchilada, red, mild, ready to serve | 30 | 0.62 g | 4.9 g | 0.91 g |
| Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper, TABASCO | 12 | 1.3 g | 0.8 g | 0.76 g |
| Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper or hot | 11 | 0.51 g | 1.8 g | 0.37 g |
| CAMPBELL'S, Chicken Noodle Soup, condensed | 47 | 2.4 g | 6 g | 1.5 g |
| Fish broth | 16 | 2 g | 0.4 g | 0.6 g |
| Gravy, HEINZ Home Style, classic chicken | 46 | 0.67 g | 5 g | 2.6 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 27 kcal. 1 cup (245 g): about 66 kcal.
How much protein is in soup?
Soup contains 1.2 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.8 g in 1 cup (245 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other ramen and asian broth-based soups, that is in the lowest quarter (median 4 g).
How many carbs are in soup?
Soup has 4.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.4 g of fiber and 0.09 g of sugars.
How much fat is in soup?
Soup contains 0.61 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.17 g is saturated (0.8% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in soup?
100 g contains 370 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, egg drop has 27 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 2707282. 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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