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Campbell's Less Sodium Chicken Noodle 4Pack
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Campbell's Less Sodium Chicken Noodle 4Pack

Campbell's®
43 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
3g
Protein
660mg
Sodium
59
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Campbell's® Less Sodium Chicken Noodle 4Pack is a pantry-friendly canned soup sold in the canned soups aisle alongside other condensed soups, stock and broths, and ready-to-heat meals. You’ll often find it near family-size packs and value multipacks, close to crackers and shelf-stable sides used for quick meals. It’s pitched as an everyday comfort food for busy households: a go-to for quick lunches, simple weeknight dinners, or a reassuring bowl when someone’s under the weather. Campbell’s leans on nostalgia — decades of red-and-white branding evoke childhood memories and family meals — while the “25% less sodium” callout targets more health-conscious shoppers and parents trying to reduce salt without losing convenience. The label emphasizes familiar cues (“golden chicken broth,” “tender chicken meat,” “no antibiotics”), but lacks organic certification; marketing mixes a health halo (reduced sodium) with classic, kid-friendly imagery. In processing terms, this is a shelf-stable, industrially prepared condensed soup made with reconstituted stocks, hydrolyzed ingredients and functional additives designed for long life and consistent flavor. Sensory notes: when mixed and heated it yields a glossy, golden broth with soft, satin egg noodles and small shreds of tender chicken; texture is smooth and slightly viscous from modified starches. Packaging is a recyclable metal can with a printed label and multipack shrink-wrap — a convenient ritual involves stirring the condensed soup with a can of water, microwaving or simmering on the stove, and topping with crackers or fresh herbs. The product occupies the intersection of convenience, familiarity, and pantry reliability in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5
Servings per Container: 10
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium660mg29%
Total Carbohydrate9g3%
Protein3g
* 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:, CHICKEN, STOCK,, ENRICHED, EGG, NOODLES, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, EGGS,, NIACIN,, FERROUS, SULFATE,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, CHICKEN, MEAT,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, SALT,, CHICKEN, FAT,, WATER,, MONOSODIUM, GLUTAMATE,, CORNSTARCH,, NATURAL, FLAVORING,, MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH,, DRIED, CHICKEN, BROTH,, SUGAR,, BETA, CAROTENE, FOR, COLOR,, ONION, POWDER,, YEAST, EXTRACT,, SOY, PROTEIN, ISOLATE,, SODIUM, PHOSPHATE,, DRIED, CHICKEN,, GARLIC, EXTRACT. CONTAINS:, EGG,, WHEAT,, SOY..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • monosodium glutamate - Processed emulsifier
  • beta carotene - Artificial coloring
No EmulsifierNo Additive

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 typical of ultra-processed foods (monosodium glutamate, modified cornstarch, soy protein isolate, sodium phosphate, natural flavoring), plus reconstituted broths and texturizers, so it aligns with NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Campbell's Less Sodium Chicken Noodle 4Pack

The Less Sodium Chicken Noodle soup can be a convenient option for a quick meal, especially when you're looking to cut down on sodium compared to regular soups. With 60 calories and 3 grams of protein per serving, it can fit into a balanced diet. However, whether it's 'healthy' really depends on your dietary needs and what you're comparing it to!

Perfect For

storm-prep
back-to-school
weeknight-dinner

Vibe:

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