Soup, vegetable with beef broth, canned, prepared with equal volume water
Whole food · Soups, Sauces, and Gravies
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This is a light, savory broth-based soup where tender vegetable pieces swim in a mild, savory beef-flavored liquid. It has a thin, watery consistency with a soft, sometimes slightly mushy vegetable texture from canning. Nutritionally, it's very low in calories and provides a modest amount of fiber, making it a light, hydrating option.
Calorie split: 15% protein · 64% carbs · 21% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People appreciate it as a no-fuss, comforting pantry staple that delivers warm, savory flavor with minimal effort. Its mild taste makes it a versatile base for customizing with spices, proteins, or extra fresh vegetables.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The primary downside is often high sodium content in canned versions, which can be problematic for blood pressure management. The texture can be overly soft and the flavor bland or metallic to some. To counteract, choose 'low sodium' versions, rinse the vegetables if possible, or dilute with water and boost flavor with herbs, spices, or a splash of vinegar. Pairing it with a source of protein (like beans or chicken) and healthy fat (like olive oil or avocado) creates a more balanced, blood-sugar-stable meal.
Key benefits
- Very low calorie density (33 kcal per 100g)
- Provides dietary fiber (0.7g per 100g)
- Hydrating due to high water content
- Quick and convenient shelf-stable meal component
- Mild flavor base for other ingredients
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'equal volume water' preparation instruction is a classic feature of condensed soups, a preservation and packaging innovation popularized in the early 20th century that made soup a portable, shelf-stable staple.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 91.6 g |
| Energy | 33.0 kcal |
| Energy | 138 kj |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.78 g |
| Ash | 1.1 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 5.3 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.70 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.82 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 9.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.40 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 3.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 16.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 79.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 253 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.33 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.07 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.14 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 1.1 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.0 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 mg |
| Niacin | 0.40 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.14 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.02 mg |
| Folate, total | 4.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 4.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 4.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 5.1 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 43.0 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 415 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 193 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 853 iu |
| Lycopene | 14.0 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 18.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.06 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) | 1.2 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 | 0.10 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.06 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.23 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.21 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.32 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.28 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 | 1.0 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 considered healthy?
It's a low-calorie, low-fat option that can be part of a healthy diet, especially for weight management. However, its healthiness depends heavily on the sodium content. Choosing low-sodium varieties and adding fresh ingredients improves its nutritional profile.
Why does the label say 'prepared with equal volume water'?
This indicates the soup is canned in a concentrated form. To achieve the intended flavor and consistency, you must mix it with an equal amount of water (e.g., 1 can of soup + 1 can of water). This was a traditional method to save packaging space and cost.
How can I improve the taste and texture?
Sauté fresh onions, garlic, or celery before adding the canned soup. Stir in fresh or frozen vegetables, herbs (like thyme or bay leaf), or a dash of Worcestershire sauce. For texture, add cooked barley, lentils, or shredded chicken.
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 0.33 kcal/g · 15% calories from protein · 0.7 g fiber · 0.8 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: 3.20 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.