Soup, tomato beef with noodle, canned, prepared with equal volume water
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This is a convenient, ready-to-prepare canned soup that combines tender beef chunks, soft noodles, and a savory tomato-based broth. It offers a comforting, mildly tangy flavor with a satisfying, soft texture from the rehydrated components. Nutritionally, it's a light option at just 56 kcal per 100g, providing modest protein and carbohydrates.
Calorie split: 13% protein · 60% carbs · 27% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its nostalgic, home-style comfort and the ease of a hot, savory meal in minutes. The balance of tangy tomato, savory beef, and soft noodles hits a satisfying, familiar spot.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The canned format often means high sodium content, which can be a concern for blood pressure. It may also contain added sugars and the noodles are refined carbohydrates, which can cause quicker blood sugar rises. To counteract, pair it with a fresh vegetable side or a sprinkle of cheese for extra protein/fat, and be mindful of portion size.
Key benefits
- Quick and convenient meal solution
- Low in calories per serving
- Provides a source of protein and carbohydrates
- Shelf-stable for long-term storage
- Offers a familiar, comforting flavor profile
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Canned soups like this were a major innovation in early 20th-century food preservation, designed to provide shelf-stable, complete meals long before modern refrigeration was widespread.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 87.0 g |
| Energy | 56.0 kcal |
| Energy | 234 kj |
| Protein | 1.8 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.7 g |
| Ash | 1.1 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 8.4 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.60 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.73 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 9.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.45 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 3.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 23.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 88.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 367 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.30 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.06 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.10 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 2.0 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 mg |
| Niacin | 0.74 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.07 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.04 mg |
| Folate, total | 8.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 5.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 3.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 11.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 8.2 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.08 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 12.0 ug |
| Retinol | 1.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 114 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 30.0 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 2.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 219 iu |
| Lycopene | 2929 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 21.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.31 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) | 0.00 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.64 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 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.35 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.21 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.69 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.05 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.60 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.27 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.23 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.04 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 | 2.0 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 this soup a complete meal?
It can be a light meal, but for a more balanced and filling option, it's best paired with a side salad, steamed vegetables, or a piece of fruit to add fiber, vitamins, and volume.
How does the nutrition change when prepared with water?
Preparing it with an equal volume of water dilutes the calories, sodium, and nutrients per serving compared to the condensed soup, making it a lighter option.
Can I use this as a base for other recipes?
Absolutely. It works well as a starter broth for a heartier stew—just add extra vegetables, beans, or more protein to boost nutrition and texture.
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 0.56 kcal/g · 13% 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: 4.17 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.