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Lipton Cup-a-Soup Instant Soup Chicken Noodle White Meat
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Lipton Cup-a-Soup Instant Soup Chicken Noodle White Meat

Lipton
1.80 oz
Available at Foodtown
50
Calories
2g
Protein
520mg
Sodium
73
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Lipton Cup-a-Soup Instant Soup Chicken Noodle White Meat is a single-serve, 1.80 oz dry soup envelope commonly shelved in the soup and bouillon aisle alongside other instant soups, ramen cups, and quick meal mixes; you may also find multipacks on endcaps or near travel-size convenience items. It fits quick lunches, sick-day comfort, late-night snacks, or a pantry-ready option for storm prep and dorm-room cooking. As a long-standing consumer brand, Lipton leans on familiarity and ease — positioned as an affordable, nostalgic comfort product for busy adults, students, and parents who want warming convenience rather than gourmet claims. Packaging and label cues include a simple brand logo, serving suggestion imagery, and ingredient callouts like chicken white meat and natural flavor that create a mild health halo, though there are no organic or non‑GMO certifications and nutrition facts call out a modest 50 calories and a relatively high 520 mg sodium per envelope. In plain terms this is a highly processed convenience product composed of dehydrated noodle and powdered broth components designed for fast preparation: pour hot water, stir, and wait a minute or two. Sensory impressions are a light, savory broth with thin reconstituted egg noodles, a slightly powdery mouthfeel typical of instant mixes, and background umami from hydrolyzed yeast and flavor enhancers; aroma is warm chicken and mild herbs, texture is soft, easy-to-chew noodles. The ritual is quick and solitary: tear the envelope, add hot water to a mug or cup, stir, and enjoy straight from the container, reinforcing its role as a practical, comforting go-to rather than a fresh-cooked meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 envelope
Servings per Container: 4
Calories50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium520mg23%
Total Carbohydrate8g3%
Protein2g
* 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

Enriched, Egg, Noodles, [Durum, Wheat, Flour,, Egg, Yolk,, Niacin,, Ferrous, Sulfate, (Iron),, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid],, Maltodextrin,, Corn, Starch,, Salt,, Chicken, White, Meat, (Dehydrated),, Powdered, Chicken,, Chicken, Fat,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Each, of, the, Following:, Onion, Powder,, Carrots, (Dehydrated),, Autolyzed, Yeast, Extract,, Hydrolyzed, Soy, Protein,, Chicken, Broth, (Dehydrated),, Silicon, Dioxide,, Natural, Flavor, (Milk),, Turmeric, (for, Color),, Disodium, Guanylate,, Disodium, Inosinate,, Parsley, (Dehydrated),, Spices,, Garlic, Powder,, Whey, (Milk),, Nonfat, Milk, (Dehydrated)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Chicken Fat - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Silicon Dioxide - Synthetic preservative
  • Turmeric - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo PreservativeNo 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 (maltodextrin, hydrolyzed proteins, flavor enhancers, dehydrated and powdered components) and is a reformulated, ready-to-prepare product characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Lipton Cup-a-Soup Instant Soup Chicken Noodle White Meat

Well, it depends on your definition of healthy! At just 50 calories per serving, it’s low in calories and fat, making it a decent option for a light snack. However, with 520 mg of sodium per serving, it’s definitely on the higher side for salt, which is something to keep in mind if you’re watching your intake.

Perfect For

back-to-school
storm-prep
movie-night

Vibe:

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