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Healthy Choice Chicken Noodle Canned Soup, 15 oz.
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Healthy Choice Chicken Noodle Canned Soup, 15 oz.

Healthy Choice
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
8g
Protein
2g
Sugars
390mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
74
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Healthy Choice Chicken Noodle Canned Soup (15 oz) is a pantry-ready, comfort-food staple framed as a lighter, diet-friendly take on a classic. You'd find it in the grocery canned soup aisle, shelved alongside other canned broths, condensed soups, and quick-meal tins — often near other Healthy Choice branded convenience items and low-calorie options. It fits quick weeknight dinners, sick-day comfort, lunchbox rescues during busy school weeks, and storm- or pantry-prep shopping lists. The brand projects a health-conscious, convenience-minded image targeting busy adults and families who want familiar flavors without perceived excess calories; marketing leans on “healthy” and quick-meal appeals rather than gourmet pretensions. The label uses health-halo language — “Healthy Choice,” “no artificial colors or flavors,” and a per-serving “healthy” callout — but contains common processed-food ingredients and carries a plain allergen panel (EGG, SOY, WHEAT) rather than organic or specialty certifications. In plain terms, it’s a processed, shelf-stable product: made from cooked chicken, enriched noodles, vegetables and a suite of functional ingredients (modified starches, isolated proteins, phosphates, flavorings and preservatives) to stabilize texture and shelf life. Sensory notes: the broth is savory and light, with tender enriched egg noodles, soft carrot and celery pieces, and bite-sized white-meat chicken; texture is slightly silky from modified starches and chicken fat. Packaging is a standard 15 oz metal can — ritual involves opening the can and warming on the stovetop or microwaving in a covered, microwave-safe container. The product’s story is of convenient, mildly indulgent comfort marketed for health-aware shoppers seeking an easy, familiar meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 cup
Servings per Container: 2
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium390mg17%
Total Carbohydrate12g4%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
Protein8g
* 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

Chicken, Broth,, Cooked, Chicken, (Chicken, Breast, with, Rib, Meat,, Water,, Modified, Rice, Starch,, Isolated, Soy, Protein,, Salt,, Sodium, Phosphates),, Carrots,, Enriched, Egg, Noodles, (Durum, Wheat, Semolina,, Whole, Egg,, Egg, White,, Niacin,, Iron, [Ferrous, Sulfate],, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Celery,, Less, Than, 2%, Of:, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Potassium, Chloride,, Flavorings,, Yeast, Extract,, Sugar,, Salt,, Rendered, Chicken, Fat,, Chicken, Fat,, Potato, Starch, Chicken, Powder, Erythorbic, Acid,, Lactic, Acid,, Malic, Acid,, Beta, Carotene, (Color). , CONTAINS:, EGG,, SOY,, WHEAT..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Beta Carotene - Artificial coloring
No 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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified starches, isolated soy protein, sodium phosphates, flavorings, preservatives) and is a shelf-stable formulated product, classifying it as ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Healthy Choice Chicken Noodle Canned Soup, 15 oz.

The Healthy Choice Chicken Noodle Soup can be considered a healthier option compared to some other canned soups, especially with its lower calorie count (just 90 calories per cup) and decent protein content (8g!). It’s a comforting choice if you're looking for something quick and easy, but like anything, it’s best enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.

Perfect For

back-to-school
storm-prep
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

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