Soup, chicken with rice, canned, prepared with equal volume water
Whole food · Soups, Sauces, and Gravies
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This is a classic, shelf-stable pantry staple: tender, pre-cooked rice and shredded chicken suspended in a savory, golden broth. It offers a comforting, mild flavor with a soft, homogenous texture, and is remarkably low in calories, providing a light yet protein-containing meal base.
Calorie split: 24% protein · 48% carbs · 29% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its nostalgic, comforting simplicity and the way it serves as a blank canvas for customization. Its mild, savory broth and soft texture make it a universally palatable, warming quick meal.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The primary downside is often high sodium content from the canning process, which can be problematic for blood pressure management. It also has a very soft texture that lacks fresh ingredient vibrancy. To counteract, rinse the contents lightly if possible, dilute further with water or low-sodium broth, and always pair with fresh vegetables or a side salad for fiber and texture contrast.
Key benefits
- Extremely low-calorie (24 kcal/100g) for volume eating.
- Provides complete protein from chicken (1.45g/100g).
- Very low in fat (0.78g/100g).
- Convenient, long shelf-life emergency or quick-meal option.
- Gentle on digestion, often used in recovery diets.
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💡 Did you know?
The canning process for this soup often uses a 'retort' method, where the sealed can is heated to over 116°C (240°F), which fully cooks the ingredients and sterilizes the contents, allowing it to be stored at room temperature for years without preservatives.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 93.9 g |
| Energy | 24.0 kcal |
| Energy | 102 kj |
| Protein | 1.4 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.78 g |
| Ash | 0.99 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 2.9 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.30 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.08 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 9.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.31 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 0.00 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 9.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 41.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 238 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.11 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.05 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.15 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 2.1 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.10 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.01 mg |
| Niacin | 0.46 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.07 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.01 mg |
| Folate, total | 0.00 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 0.00 ug |
| Choline, total | 4.9 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.07 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 9.0 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 83.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 39.0 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 170 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 3.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.03 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) | 0.10 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.18 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 | 0.14 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.04 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.37 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.34 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.16 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 | 3.0 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 the rice in canned chicken and rice soup pre-cooked?
Yes, the rice is fully cooked during the canning process, which is why it often has a very soft, sometimes mushy texture when reheated.
How can I improve the flavor of canned chicken and rice soup?
Sauté fresh onions, garlic, and carrots, then add the canned soup along with a bay leaf, fresh herbs like thyme or parsley, and a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten it up.
Is this a good option for a low-carb diet?
While low in calories, it contains rice, which contributes carbs (2.92g/100g). It's moderate, not ultra-low-carb, and the carbs are primarily from refined white rice.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 0.24 kcal/g · 24% calories from protein · 0.3 g fiber · 0.1 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.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 5.80 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.