How Many Calories in Chicken Soup?
1 castron (300ml) = 135 kcal
Nutritional Values per 100g
Standard Serving
1 castron (300ml) contains 135 calories.
Best time: Good as a light starter before the main meal or as a light evening meal, thanks to its low calorie content and good fluid intake
Benefits
- ✓Very low in calories (45 kcal/100g), being mostly water, with moderate amounts of chicken and vegetables
- ✓Contains collagen and gelatin released from bones/carcass, traditionally associated with joint and gut lining support
- ✓The large liquid and sodium content helps with hydration and electrolyte replenishment, especially useful during colds
- ✓The vegetables in it (carrot, celery, onion) add fiber, vitamins and minerals without significantly raising the calorie count
Considerations
- !Values are average, for classic chicken soup with vegetables - they vary a lot with the amount of chicken, noodles or rice added
- !Sodium content can be high, especially in versions with concentrated stock cubes or generous salt
- !Creamy soup (with sour cream or flour) has significantly more calories than the classic clear version
FitAzi Tip
FitAzi recommends classic, sour-cream-free chicken soup as an excellent way to add volume and satiety to a meal without a significant calorie impact - ideal on days with a larger calorie deficit.
Frequently Asked Questions
A bowl of classic chicken soup (about 300ml) has around 130-140 calories. Per 100g/ml, chicken soup with vegetables averages only 45 calories, making it one of the lowest-calorie meals possible, thanks to its high water content.
Yes, adding noodles or rice significantly raises the calorie content compared to the classic clear soup, by roughly 20-40 extra calories per 100g depending on the amount. For a lower-calorie version, choose soup with just vegetables and chicken, without pasta or rice.
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Nutritional values shown are approximate and may vary depending on preparation method and origin. Consult a nutrition specialist for personalized recommendations.