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Italian Style Pasta & Fagioli Soup, 16 OZ
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Italian Style Pasta & Fagioli Soup, 16 OZ

RAOS
Available at Whole Foods
160
Calories
7g
Protein
3g
Sugars
640mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
52
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the canned soup or Italian aisle as a shelf-stable, heat-and-serve option for a quick lunch or cozy weeknight dinner. It feels comforting and slightly nostalgic—like a convenient shorthand for homemade pasta e fagioli—with a thick tomato broth, tender pasta and beans. The ingredient list shows mostly recognizable foods plus processed components (enriched pasta, corn starch) and industrial canning, indicating a processed product rather than a heavily formulated ultraprocessed item.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium640mg28%
Total Carbohydrate23g8%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars3g
Protein7g
* 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

WATER, ITALIAN, WHOLE, PEELED, TOMATOES, (TOMATOES,, TOMATO, JUICE), NAVY, BEANS, DARK, RED, KIDNEY, BEANS, ENRICHED, DITALINI, PASTA, (DURUM, SEMOLINA, [WHEAT],, EGG, WHITE,, NIACIN,, FERROUS, SULFATE,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID), CORN, STARCH, CARROTS, CELERY, EXTRA, VIRGIN, OLIVE, OIL, ONIONS, SEA, SALT, PARMESAN, CHEESE, (MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, SALT,, ENZYMES), GARLIC, BASIL, BLACK, PEPPER..

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?

Made primarily from whole ingredients (tomatoes, beans, vegetables, olive oil) but includes processed components like enriched pasta and corn starch and is industrially canned, which fits NOVA group 3 (processed foods). It lacks the long list of cosmetic additives and industrial formulations typical of ultraprocessed (NOVA 4) products.

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Common Questions about Italian Style Pasta & Fagioli Soup, 16 OZ

It really depends on what you're comparing it to! This soup offers a nice balance of protein and fiber, thanks to the beans and pasta, making it a filling option for a hearty meal. With only 160 calories per serving, it's a great choice for a quick lunch or dinner, particularly if you're looking for something comforting without a ton of added sugars.

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$5.19
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