Soup, chicken rice, canned, chunky, ready-to-serve
Whole food · Soups, Sauces, and Gravies
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This is a hearty, ready-to-eat soup featuring tender shreds of chicken and fluffy rice in a savory, clear broth. It offers a comforting, warm texture with a mild, familiar chicken flavor. Its standout nutritional feature is being a very low-calorie, high-protein option for a quick meal.
💚 Why it's loved
People appreciate it for its comforting, nostalgic flavor and the sheer convenience of a hot, protein-rich meal ready in minutes. It's a versatile base that can be easily customized with extra herbs or vegetables.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
Canned soups are typically high in sodium, which can be a concern for blood pressure. The refined rice and lack of fiber may lead to quicker hunger return. To counteract, pair with a side salad or steamed veggies for fiber, and choose a low-sodium version if available.
Key benefits
- Excellent source of lean protein for satiety
- Very low in calories per serving
- Provides quick, easily digestible energy
- Convenient shelf-stable meal option
- Low in fat content
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'chunky' style of canned soup was popularized in the 1980s as a marketing response to consumer demand for heartier, more meal-like canned options.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 86.8 g |
| Energy | 53.0 kcal |
| Energy | 222 kj |
| Protein | 5.1 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.3 g |
| Ash | 1.4 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 5.4 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.40 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.60 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 14.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.78 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 4.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 30.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 45.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 370 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.40 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.10 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.10 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 4.5 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.6 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 mg |
| Niacin | 1.7 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.15 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.02 mg |
| Folate, total | 2.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 2.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 2.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 4.9 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.13 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 122 ug |
| Retinol | 1.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 1183 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 529 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 1.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2418 iu |
| Lycopene | 13.0 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 96.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.24 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 7.2 ug |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.40 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.29 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.08 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.60 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.08 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.50 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.28 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.26 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 5.0 mg |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
FAQ
Is this soup considered a complete meal?
While it provides protein and carbs, it's low in fiber, healthy fats, and micronutrients. For a balanced meal, add a side of vegetables or a piece of fruit.
Can I eat this on a low-carb diet?
Not typically, as the rice makes it a moderate-carb food. A 100g serving contains about 5.4g of carbohydrates, primarily from the rice.
How does the nutrition compare to homemade chicken rice soup?
Canned versions are generally lower in calories and fat but significantly higher in sodium than most homemade recipes. Homemade allows for full control over salt and ingredients.