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Chicken and Gnocchi Italian Style Soup, 16 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4

Chicken and Gnocchi Italian Style Soup, 16 OZ

RAOS
Available at Whole Foods
250
Calories
9g
Protein
3g
Sugars
630mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
38
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the grocery soup aisle or the refrigerated prepared-meals section as a quick, ready-to-heat weeknight dinner or storm-prep staple, offering a warm, nostalgic comfort-food vibe. The smooth, thick broth and uniformly soft gnocchi come from industrial processing — ingredients like rehydrated gnocchi, lactic acid, corn starch and 'natural flavorings' signal formulation and additives typical of ultra-processed products rather than a simple homemade soup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat16g21%
Saturated Fat8g40%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol50mg17%
Sodium630mg27%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars3g
Protein9g
* 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, CREAM, POTATO, GNOCCHI, (REHYDRATED, POTATOES,, WHEAT, FLOUR,, POTATO, STARCH,, RICE, FLOUR,, SALT,, LACTIC, ACID*,, NATURAL, FLAVORINGS), CHICKEN, CARROTS, ONIONS, SPINACH, CELERY, CORN, STARCH, EXTRA, VIRGIN, OLIVE, OIL, CHICKEN, FAT, SEA, SALT, GARLIC, BLACK, PEPPER, THYME, OREGANO..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • extra virgin olive oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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?

This is a ready-to-eat packaged soup with processed components (rehydrated gnocchi), additives (lactic acid, natural flavorings) and texture-modifying starches, which are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Chicken and Gnocchi Italian Style Soup, 16 OZ

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This soup is a comforting option with a nice balance of protein and carbs, thanks to the chicken and gnocchi. At 250 calories per serving, it fits nicely into a variety of diets, but if you're looking for high fiber or low sodium, you might want to pair it with a side salad or some fresh veggies.

Perfect For

meal-prep-sunday
storm-prep
movie-night

Vibe:

comfortingconvenientnostalgic
$5.19
per package