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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 16 oz jar in the soup or pasta aisle and reach for it on a busy weeknight or when you want a quick, homey meal. The vibe is comforting and practical — a classic Italian-American pasta e fagioli that evokes a homemade soup but with pantry-stable convenience. The ingredient list of whole tomatoes, beans and pasta plus industrial steps like canning, added starch and fortified pasta suggests a processed, shelf-stable texture and consistency rather than a fresh, minimally altered food.

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..

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 (tomatoes, beans, pasta, olive oil, cheese) but is industrially processed (canned, cooked) and includes fortified pasta and starch for texture and shelf-stability, consistent with NOVA group 3 (processed foods) rather than ultra-processed formulations.

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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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Vibe:

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$5.19
per package