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Cream of Mushroom Soup, 24 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4

Cream of Mushroom Soup, 24 OZ

Whole Foods Market Kitchens
Available at Whole Foods
220
Calories
3g
Protein
4g
Sugars
610mg
Sodium
0.99g
Fiber
40
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd pick this 24 oz tub up from Whole Foods' prepared foods fridge or soup section when you want a quick, comforting meal for a rainy night or a cozy lunch. It feels nostalgic and indulgent yet slightly upscale thanks to the Whole Foods Kitchen branding. The creamy texture and long ingredient list — rice flour/starch, highly refined soybean oil, a mushroom broth concentrate with natural flavorings — indicate industrial processing to achieve smoothness, stable texture and shelf-stability, consistent with ultra-processed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CUP
Servings per Container: 3
Calories220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat17g22%
Saturated Fat8g40%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol45mg15%
Sodium610mg27%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Dietary Fiber0.99g4%
Total Sugars4g
Protein3g
* 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, LIGHT, CREAM, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CREAM), MUSHROOMS, ONIONS, RICE, FLOUR, HIGHLY, REFINED, SOYBEAN, OIL, RICE, STARCH, MUSHROOM, BROTH, CONCENTRATE, (MUSHROOM, JUICE,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, SALT), SHERRY, WINE, (INCLUDES, SULFITING, AGENTS), SEA, SALT, BUTTER, (CREAM,, SALT), PARSLEY, BLACK, PEPPERCORN, THYME, BAY, LEAF..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • highly refined soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • sulfiting agents - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

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 ready-to-heat formulated soup contains extracted/industrial ingredients (refined oil, rice starch/flour), a concentrated broth with 'natural flavor' and preservative-related agents, and is manufactured to deliver consistent texture and shelf life, fitting NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Cream of Mushroom Soup, 24 OZ

The Cream of Mushroom Soup can be a comforting addition to your meal rotation, especially when you're short on time. It packs in some flavor and creamy goodness, but it's not a high-protein or high-fiber option. Think of it as a tasty treat rather than a health food — perfect for warming up on a chilly day!

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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$8.49
per package