Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand
Whole food · Soups, Sauces, and Gravies
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This is a thick, hearty, ready-to-serve soup featuring tender chunks of chicken and sweet corn kernels in a creamy, savory broth. Its texture is satisfyingly chunky with a velvety base, offering a comforting, familiar flavor profile. Nutritionally, it's a low-calorie option (99 kcal/100g) that provides a modest protein boost from the chicken.
Calorie split: 13% protein · 30% carbs · 57% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its classic, comforting combination of sweet corn and savory chicken in a creamy base, making it a quick, satisfying meal. It's also valued for its versatility as a standalone lunch, a starter, or a base for adding extra vegetables or grains.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
Some versions can be high in sodium, which is a consideration for those monitoring salt intake. The creamy base often contains dairy, making it unsuitable for vegans or those with lactose intolerance. To counteract high sodium, pair it with a low-salt side like fresh vegetables or choose a low-sodium version. For added nutrition, stir in extra cooked chicken, beans, or leafy greens.
Key benefits
- Convenient, ready-to-serve meal requiring only heating.
- Good source of protein for a soup at 3.1g per 100g.
- Low in sugar (0g) and a source of dietary fiber (0.9g).
- Provides a balanced mix of carbohydrates, protein, and fat for satiety.
- Offers a familiar, comforting flavor profile for quick meals.
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🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The term 'chowder' likely derives from the French word 'chaudière,' meaning a large pot or cauldron, reflecting the dish's origins as a communal, one-pot meal.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 82.1 g |
| Energy | 99.0 kcal |
| Energy | 414 kj |
| Protein | 3.1 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 6.3 g |
| Ash | 1.0 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 7.5 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.90 g |
| Sodium, Na | 299 mg |
| Fluoride, F | 132 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 58.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 690 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1150 iu |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.8 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.3 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 11.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Soup, bean with pork, canned, condensed — USDA does not publish this profile for Soup.
| Tryptophan | 0.06 g |
| Threonine | 0.24 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.29 g |
| Leucine | 0.48 g |
| Lysine | 0.40 g |
| Methionine | 0.07 g |
| Cystine | 0.07 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.33 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.18 g |
| Valine | 0.32 g |
| Arginine | 0.31 g |
| Histidine | 0.15 g |
| Alanine | 0.29 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.66 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.1 g |
| Glycine | 0.28 g |
| Proline | 0.27 g |
| Serine | 0.29 g |
FAQ
Is chicken corn chowder gluten-free?
It depends on the brand. Some use wheat flour as a thickener, which contains gluten. Always check the ingredient list for wheat or other gluten-containing additives if you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
How can I make this soup healthier?
You can boost its nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like spinach, carrots, or celery, increasing the protein with more chicken or beans, or using it as a base for a grain like quinoa or brown rice.
Is this soup suitable for freezing?
Most commercially prepared, ready-to-serve chowders with dairy or cream bases do not freeze well, as the texture can become grainy upon thawing. Check the packaging for specific freezing instructions.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 0.99 kcal/g · 13% calories from protein · 0.9 g fiber · 0.0 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.