Soup, chunky beef, canned, ready-to-serve
Whole food · Soups, Sauces, and Gravies
This is a hearty, ready-to-eat canned soup featuring tender chunks of beef in a savory, often tomato-based broth with vegetables like potatoes and carrots. Its texture is chunky and satisfying, offering a comforting, umami-rich flavor profile. Nutritionally, it's a low-calorie, protein-rich option that provides a quick and filling meal.
Calorie split: 24% protein · 61% carbs · 15% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its deep, savory beef flavor and the comforting, hearty texture of the chunky ingredients, making it a classic, nostalgic comfort food. It's also prized for its ultimate convenience as a shelf-stable, ready-to-serve meal.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The primary concern is often high sodium content, which can contribute to water retention and is a consideration for those monitoring blood pressure. To counteract this, pair it with a no-salt-added side like fresh fruit or unsalted crackers, and be mindful of portion size. Additionally, the carbohydrate content, while moderate, can affect blood sugar; balancing it with a source of fat or extra protein (like a sprinkle of cheese) can help slow absorption.
Key benefits
- High protein content for muscle maintenance
- Very low in fat, especially saturated fat
- Provides quick energy from carbohydrates
- Convenient, no-cook meal source
- Good source of dietary fiber from vegetables
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'chunky' style of canned soup was popularized in the 1940s as a way to provide a more substantial, meal-like product during wartime rationing.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 83.3 g |
| Energy | 66.0 kcal |
| Energy | 277 kj |
| Protein | 4.0 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.1 g |
| Ash | 1.5 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 10.1 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.60 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.67 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 13.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.97 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 2.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 50.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 140 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 338 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.1 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.10 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.10 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 2.5 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 2.9 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.06 mg |
| Niacin | 1.1 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.18 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.06 mg |
| Folate, total | 6.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 6.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 6.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 10.2 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.26 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 54.0 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 536 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 234 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1088 iu |
| Lycopene | 1325 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 36.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.28 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) | 3.1 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.55 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 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.28 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.21 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.47 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.05 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.40 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.05 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.04 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 | 6.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.05 g |
| Threonine | 0.19 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.25 g |
| Leucine | 0.37 g |
| Lysine | 0.39 g |
| Methionine | 0.10 g |
| Cystine | 0.05 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.20 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.15 g |
| Valine | 0.27 g |
| Arginine | 0.25 g |
| Histidine | 0.12 g |
| Alanine | 0.30 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.48 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.88 g |
| Glycine | 0.28 g |
| Proline | 0.22 g |
| Serine | 0.17 g |
FAQ
Is canned chunky beef soup a good source of protein?
Yes, with nearly 4 grams of protein per 100g, a standard serving provides a significant portion of your daily protein needs, making it a satisfying and muscle-supporting meal.
How can I reduce the sodium in canned beef soup?
You can dilute it with a little water or unsalted broth, or simply choose 'low-sodium' or 'reduced-sodium' varieties. Rinsing the contents in a colander can also remove some surface salt.
What's the best way to enhance the flavor of canned beef soup?
Stir in fresh herbs like parsley or thyme, a dash of black pepper, a squeeze of lemon juice, or a spoonful of pesto to brighten the flavors. Serving it with crusty bread is also a classic upgrade.
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 0.66 kcal/g · 24% calories from protein · 0.6 g fiber · 0.7 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: 2.41 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.