Soups & sauces

Potato soup, instant, dry mix

FDC 171608serving 1/3 cup (39 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 33 · +23 vs Soups & sauces median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Potato soup, instant, dry mix is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 33 of 100. Within soups & sauces it ranks 10 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of dietary fiber (27% DV), an excellent source of potassium (27% DV), a good source of protein (18% DV). Most of its 343 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (2400 mg per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 9.2 g · 10%Carb 76.1 g · 82%Fat 3.1 g · 8%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories343 kcal17%
Total fat3.1 g4%
Saturated fat0.61 g3%
Cholesterol12 mg4%
Sodium2400 mg104%
Carbohydrate76 g28%
Dietary fiber7.6 g27%
Sugars10 g
Protein9.2 g18%
Potassium1250 mg27%
Calcium172 mg13%
Iron2.4 mg13%
Magnesium62 mg15%
Vitamin C16 mg18%
Vitamin A3 µg0%
Vitamin E0.54 mg4%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 171608

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Dietary fiber27% DV
Potassium27% DV
Protein18% DV
Vitamin C18% DV
Magnesium15% DV
Calcium13% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the soups & sauces median

Nutrient density33 vs 10 median
Protein / 100 g9.2 vs 3.1 median
Fiber / 100 g7.6 vs 0.7 median
Sodium / 100 g2400 vs 1030 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Soup, beef barley, ready to serveDensity 35 vs 33Fish brothDensity 38 vs 33Soup, chili beef, canned, condensedDensity 39 vs 33

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