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Chicken Noodle Soup, 16 OZ
pantry-essentials/soups-broths
📊 NOVA 3

Chicken Noodle Soup, 16 OZ

RAOS
Available at Whole Foods
130
Calories
10g
Protein
1g
Sugars
820mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
47
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this on a supermarket shelf or in the refrigerated prepared-soup section as an easy grab for a sick day or quick weeknight meal. It feels warm and nostalgic — a simple, comforting bowl that leans homemade rather than indulgent. The ingredients are mostly recognizable (chicken, vegetables, noodles) but include processed elements like enriched pasta and cornstarch that influence texture and hint at a packaged, processed product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CUP
Servings per Container: 1
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium820mg36%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein10g
* 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, CHICKEN, CARROTS, ENRICHED, CURLY, NOODLE, (SEMOLINA, [WHEAT],, EGG, WHITE,, WHOLE, EGG,, NIACIN,, FERROUS, SULFATE,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID), CELERY, ONIONS, CORN, STARCH, EXTRA, VIRGIN, OLIVE, OIL, SEA, SALT, CHICKEN, FAT, GARLIC, POTASSIUM, CHLORIDE, BLACK, PEPPER, PARSLEY, OREGANO, PARMESAN, CHEESE, (MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, SALT,, ENZYMES)..

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:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Contains mainly recognizable foods and culinary ingredients with few industrial additives, but includes processed components (enriched pasta, cornstarch, packaged broth) and is a ready-to-eat packaged product, consistent with NOVA group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Chicken Noodle Soup, 16 OZ

The Chicken Noodle Soup is a nourishing option with 10 grams of protein per cup, which makes it a solid choice for those looking to add some protein to their meal. It’s low in sugar and has no added sugars, preservatives, or artificial ingredients, which is a win in the processed food world. Just keep in mind that it's a bit higher in sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

back-to-school
storm-prep
post-work

Vibe:

nostalgiccomfortingconvenientwholesome
$5.19
per package