A Soup Calorie Ranking from Lowest to Highest
Soups often enter weight loss diet plans, but not all soups are created equal. Which soup to choose? According to the ranking below it is best to choose water-based soups which are lower in fat and calories than cream-based soups.
The serving sizes presented below are per 8oz cup, which is the standard cup use in baking and cooking. Most people will consume 1-2 cups of soup per serving.
Below is a ranking of soups by calorie from lowest to highest. Soup broths have the fewest calories, as they also have the fewest ingredients. Other soups low in calories include chicken noodle, egg drop soup, vegetable soup, and wonton soup. Different recipes affect the caloric content of any of these soups. Any high calorie foods added to these soups will increase the caloric content. Pay attention to ingredients.
In general, the more water a soup contains the fewer calories it will have. For more diet ideas see the article on low-calorie foods.
List of Low Calorie Soups
| Soup | Calories Per 8oz Cup | Percent Water |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Soup Broth | 11 calories (1% DV) | 98% |
| #2 Chicken Broth | 15 calories (1% DV) | 98% |
| #3 Beef Broth | 31 calories (2% DV) | 96% |
| #4 Fish Broth | 39 calories (2% DV) | 96% |
| #5 Chicken Noodle Soup | 62 calories (3% DV) | 94% |
| #6 Egg Drop Soup | 65 calories (3% DV) | 93% |
| #7 Vegetable Soup | 67 calories (3% DV) | 92% |
| #8 Wonton Soup | 71 calories (4% DV) | 91% |
| #9 Turkey Vegetable Soup | 72 calories (4% DV) | 93% |
| #10 Beef Mushroom Soup | 73 calories (4% DV) | 93% |
| #11 Cream of Potato | 73 calories (4% DV) | 92% |
| #12 Mushroom Barley Soup | 73 calories (4% DV) | 92% |
| #13 Tomato Soup | 74 calories (4% DV) | 91% |
| #14 Manhattan Clam Chowder | 75 calories (4% DV) | 92% |
| #15 Minestrone | 82 calories (4% DV) | 91% |
| #16 Beef Noodle Soup | 83 calories (4% DV) | 92% |
| #17 Vegetable Chicken Soup | 84 calories (4% DV) | 92% |
| #18 New England Clam Chowder | 87 calories (4% DV) | 91% |
| #19 Chicken and Rice Soup | 89 calories (4% DV) | 90% |
| #20 Hot and Sour Soup | 91 calories (5% DV) | 91% |
| #21 Cream Of Mushroom Soup | 97 calories (5% DV) | 92% |
Next ➞About the Data
Data for the curated food lists comes from the USDA Food Data Central Repository.
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About Nutrient Targets
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Some of the most popular targets include:- Daily Value (%DV) - The %DV is a general guideline for everyone and accounts for absorption factors. It is the most common target in the U.S. and is the target on the nutrition labels of most products. It is set by the U.S. FDA.
- Reference Dietary Intake (%RDI) - The Reference Dietary Intake (RDI) is a customized target accounting for age and gender. It is set by the U.S. Institute of Medicine. The RDI for amino acids is set by the U.N. World Health Organization. The daily value (%DV) builds on the reference dietary intake to create a number for everyone.
- Adequate Intake (%AI) - Sets a target for Omega 3 and Omega 6 fats. The Adequate Intake is also set by the U.S. Institute of Medicine. It represents a number to ensure adequacy but lacks the same level of evidence as the Reference Dietary Intake. In short, the number is less accurate than the RDI.
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