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Campbell's Chunky Soup, Split Pea & Ham
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Campbell's Chunky Soup, Split Pea & Ham

Campbell's®
19 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
11g
Protein
4g
Sugars
790mg
Sodium
6g
Fiber
62
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Campbell's® Chunky® Split Pea & Ham (19 oz) is the kind of canned soup you find on the center aisle with other ready-to-heat meals — shelved near canned broths, stews, and other comfort soups. Shoppers spot it among grab-and-go pantry staples, next to other Campbell's Chunky varieties and quick-lunch solutions. This product fits rushed weekday lunches, storm-prep grocery runs, or road-trip food stashes when convenience and long shelf life matter most. Campbell's positions Chunky as hearty, workaday fuel: a middle-America, blue-collar-friendly brand promise of substantial portions and bold flavors, marketed to adults who want a filling, no-fuss meal rather than gourmet or organic options. The label leans on familiar branding and protein claims (“26 grams of protein”), with no organic certification and only modest “natural flavor” language; it is not marketed as a health food but rather as a satisfying, convenient meal. Visually it reads as mainstream grocery packaging — bold logo, product image, and serving suggestion. In processing context: this is a highly processed canned product containing stabilizers, flavor enhancers, and cured meat, designed for long shelf life and consistency. Sensory details deliver a thick, spoonable texture with chunky pieces of potato, carrot, split peas, and diced ham; the mouthfeel is smooth with particulate texture from legumes and veg. Rituals around use are simple: heat in a microwave-safe bowl or warm on a stovetop or campfire, pair with bread or crackers, and eat straight from the bowl for a quick, warming meal. The can itself is recyclable, reinforcing ease-of-disposal in everyday life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 1
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium790mg34%
Total Carbohydrate24g9%
Dietary Fiber6g21%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein11g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS:, WATER,, POTATOES,, CARROTS,, SPLIT, PEAS,, COOKED, HAM, -, WATER, ADDED, (PORK,, WATER,, SALT,, SUGAR,, SODIUM, PHOSPHATES,, SODIUM, ASCORBATE,, SODIUM, NITRITE),, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, SALT,, BACON, (CURED, WITH, WATER,, SALT,, SUGAR,, SODIUM, PHOSPHATE,, SODIUM, ERYTHORBATE,, SODIUM, NITRITE),, SUGAR,, XANTHAN, GUM,, MONOSODIUM, GLUTAMATE,, YEAST, EXTRACT,, LOCUST, BEAN, GUM,, NATURAL, SMOKE, FLAVORING,, FLAVORING,, ONION, EXTRACT,, GARLIC, EXTRACT., MAY, CONTAIN, TRACES, OF, WHEAT..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sodium nitrite - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (xanthan gum, locust bean gum, MSG/yeast extract, flavorings) plus processed/cured meats and stabilizers, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Campbell's Chunky Soup, Split Pea & Ham

Ah, the age-old question! This soup is relatively healthy in the context of a quick meal option, especially with 11 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber per serving. However, it does have 790 mg of sodium, which is something to consider if you're watching your salt intake. It's all about balance, right?

Perfect For

storm-prep
road-trip
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

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