Soup, tomato, dry, mix, prepared with water
Whole food · Soups, Sauces, and Gravies
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This is a dehydrated tomato soup mix, reconstituted with water, offering a quick, savory, and slightly sweet tomato flavor with a smooth, thin broth-like texture. It's a low-calorie, pantry-staple option that delivers a comforting, warm tomato taste. Nutritionally, it provides a modest amount of carbohydrates from sugars, with minimal fat and protein.
Calorie split: 10% protein · 76% carbs · 14% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its comforting, familiar tomato flavor and its sheer convenience as a fast, warm meal. It's often a nostalgic comfort food, reminiscent of simple, home-style cooking.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The primary downside is its high sodium content, which can be problematic for those monitoring blood pressure. To counteract this, pair it with a low-sodium protein like grilled chicken or beans, and ensure you drink plenty of water throughout the day. Additionally, the sugar content (3.9g per 100g) can cause blood-sugar spikes; to mitigate this, consume it with a source of fiber or protein, like a side salad or a handful of nuts, to slow glucose absorption.
Key benefits
- Very low in calories (38 kcal per 100g)
- Quick and convenient to prepare
- Provides a source of simple carbohydrates for energy
- Low in fat content
- Can be a base for other dishes or a light meal
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The first commercially canned tomato soup was introduced by Joseph A. Campbell in 1897, and its iconic red-and-white label design has become synonymous with the product itself.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 89.9 g |
| Energy | 38.0 kcal |
| Energy | 158 kj |
| Protein | 0.93 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.61 g |
| Ash | 1.4 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 7.2 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.40 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 29.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.18 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 10.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 33.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 111 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 356 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.13 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.03 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.04 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 1.1 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 2.0 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.10 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 mg |
| Niacin | 0.93 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.18 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.06 mg |
| Folate, total | 11.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 11.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 11.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 7.5 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.06 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 20.0 ug |
| Retinol | 5.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 174 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 8.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 314 iu |
| Lycopene | 649 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 32.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.22 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.80 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.29 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.12 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.06 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.24 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.21 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.06 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.05 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.02 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 a healthy option?
It's a low-calorie, low-fat option, but it's often high in sodium and contains added sugars. It can be part of a balanced diet if consumed in moderation and paired with nutrient-dense foods.
Can I make it from scratch?
Yes, you can make a similar soup by simmering fresh or canned tomatoes with onions, garlic, herbs, and a touch of sugar, then blending it to a smooth consistency.
What are good pairings for this soup?
It pairs well with grilled cheese sandwiches, crusty bread, croutons, or a side salad to add fiber and protein, making it a more balanced meal.
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 0.38 kcal/g · 10% calories from protein · 0.4 g fiber · 3.9 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: 3.21 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.