Soups & sauces

Soup, chicken broth cubes, dry

FDC 171563cube (5 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 cubes, dry is mostly calories with little else, scoring 1 of 100. Within soups & sauces it ranks 50 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (29% DV), a good source of calcium (15% DV), a good source of magnesium (13% DV). Most of its 198 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (24000 mg per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 14.6 g · 30%Carb 23.5 g · 48%Fat 4.7 g · 22%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories198 kcal10%
Total fat4.7 g6%
Saturated fat1.2 g6%
Cholesterol13 mg4%
Sodium24000 mg1043%
Carbohydrate24 g9%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein15 g29%
Potassium374 mg8%
Calcium190 mg15%
Iron1.9 mg10%
Magnesium56 mg13%
Vitamin C1 mg1%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.09 mg1%

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FDC 171563

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.

Protein29% DV
Calcium15% DV
Magnesium13% DV
Iron10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the soups & sauces median

Nutrient density1 vs 10 median
Protein / 100 g15 vs 3.1 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0.7 median
Sodium / 100 g24000 vs 1030 median

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