Calories in Soup, French onion
Generic food Soups and Sauces
Soup, French onion contains 108 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (245 g) provides about 265 kcal.
Roughly 43% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 37% from fat and 20% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in soups, cream-based on FoodFactly, where the median is 88 kcal per 100 g across 13 foods.
100 g provides 11% of the Daily Value for calcium and 10% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
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 | 108 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 4.5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.4 g | 12% |
| Cholesterol C | 13 mg | 4% |
| Sodium C | 378 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 11.8 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 2.5 g | |
| Protein C | 5.5 g | 11% |
| Vitamin A C | 32 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C C | 2.9 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.12 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.9 µg | 0.8% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.74 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.073 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 34 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.19 µg | 8% |
| Choline C | 5.8 mg | 1% |
| Calcium C | 138 mg | 11% |
| Iron C | 0.67 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 13 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 99 mg | 8% |
| Potassium C | 93 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.67 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0.045 mg | 5% |
| Selenium C | 5.3 µg | 10% |
% 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 20%
- Carbohydrates 43%
- Fat 37%
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
- Protein5.5 gin the top quarter of soups, cream-based (median 3.1 g)
- Sugars2.5 gin the top quarter of soups, cream-based (median 1.7 g)
- Fat4.5 gin the lowest quarter of soups, cream-based (median 4.8 g)
- Saturated fat2.4 gin the lowest quarter of soups, cream-based (median 2.5 g)
- Sodium378 mgin the top quarter of soups, cream-based (median 246 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water76.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.43 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 | 0.35 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.074 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.042 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.09 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.4 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.073 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.088 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 4 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 7 µg |
| Retinol C | 32 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 76.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 13 µg |
| Folate, food C | 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soupy rice mixture with chicken and potatoes, Puerto Rican style | 112 | 6.3 g | 12.1 g | 4.3 g |
| Ramen bowl, vegetarian with egg | 112 | 4.9 g | 14.1 g | 4 g |
| Ramen bowl, NFS | 127 | 7.1 g | 14 g | 4.6 g |
| Ramen bowl with meat and egg | 127 | 7.1 g | 14 g | 4.6 g |
| Ramen bowl with fish | 112 | 5.8 g | 15.4 g | 2.9 g |
| Ramen bowl, vegetarian | 108 | 4 g | 15.6 g | 3.3 g |
| Ramen bowl with chicken | 126 | 7 g | 15.4 g | 3.9 g |
| Ramen bowl with beef | 137 | 6.8 g | 15.4 g | 5.2 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 108 kcal. 1 cup (245 g): about 265 kcal. 1 individual container (440 g): about 475 kcal. 1 can (525 g): about 567 kcal.
How much protein is in soup?
Soup contains 5.5 g of protein per 100 g (11% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 13.4 g in 1 cup (245 g). About 20% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other soups, cream-based, that is among the highest quarter (median 3.1 g).
How many carbs are in soup?
Soup has 11.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.1 g of fiber and 2.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in soup?
Soup contains 4.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.4 g is saturated (12% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does soup contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (11% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in soup?
100 g contains 378 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, French onion has 108 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 2710108. 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).
General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.