Soups & sauces

Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry

FDC 171562cube (4 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 1 · -9 vs Soups & sauces median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry is mostly calories with little else, scoring 1 of 100. Within soups & sauces it ranks 52 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (33% DV), a good source of calcium (14% DV), a good source of magnesium (13% DV). Most of its 267 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (23900 mg per 100 g) and high in sugars (17.4 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 16.7 g · 25%Carb 18 g · 27%Fat 13.9 g · 47%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories267 kcal13%
Total fat14 g18%
Saturated fat3.4 g17%
Cholesterol13 mg4%
Sodium23900 mg1039%
Carbohydrate18 g7%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars17 g
Protein17 g33%
Potassium309 mg7%
Calcium187 mg14%
Iron1 mg6%
Magnesium56 mg13%
Vitamin C1.1 mg1%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.46 mg3%

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FDC 171562

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.

Protein33% DV
Calcium14% DV
Magnesium13% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the soups & sauces median

Nutrient density1 vs 10 median
Protein / 100 g17 vs 3.1 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0.7 median
Sodium / 100 g23900 vs 1030 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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