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Condensed Tomato Soup

Name: Condensed Tomato Soup
Brand: Campbell's

A nostalgic, tomato-based pantry staple, but high fructose corn syrup and a hefty sodium load keep it firmly in the 'occasionally' category.

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/ 100

Ingredient Breakdown

1 red · 5 amber · 6 green

Calories

Approx. 70 kcal per 100g condensed (about 35 kcal per 100g once prepared with water)

Serving

1/2 cup condensed (about 126g), makes about 1 cup (240 ml) prepared: roughly 90 kcal

Sugar

About 12g per prepared cup (about 24% of the 50g Daily Value), including added sugar from HFCS

Sat. Fat

0g (0% Daily Value)

High in sodium: one prepared cup supplies about a fifth of the daily limit, and eating the whole can pushes that much higher.

Contains high fructose corn syrup, which adds about 12g of total sugars per serving to a savory soup.

Contains wheat (gluten), so it is not suitable for celiac disease or gluten-free diets.

Contains celery extract, a known allergen in some regions.

Recipes vary by country and over time, so check the label on your can.

Preparing the soup with milk instead of water adds calories, saturated fat and dairy.

Full Analysis

Ingredients (12)

Tomato Puree (water, tomato paste)

aka Concentrated tomatoes

Tomatoes are the base of the soup and a good source of lycopene, an antioxidant that becomes more bioavailable when the tomatoes are cooked and processed.

Daily Intake — No intake concern. Provides lycopene and some potassium and vitamin C.

SAFE

High Fructose Corn Syrup

Controversial

aka HFCS, corn sugar syrup

It is a refined added sweetener that adds calories without nutrients, and high intake of added sugars is linked to weight gain and metabolic problems. It is not uniquely worse than table sugar, but sweetening a savory soup with it is unnecessary.

Daily Intake — A prepared cup has about 12g total sugars (about 24% of the 50g Daily Value), and much of it comes from HFCS.

HIGH RISK

Wheat Flour

aka Refined flour (thickener)

It is used to thicken the soup and adds few nutrients. It is a problem for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity and makes the soup unsuitable for gluten-free diets.

Daily Intake — Small amount per serving, but it contains gluten.

MODERATE

Water

Safe and neutral. It is simply the liquid base.

Daily Intake — None

SAFE

Salt

aka Sodium chloride

Salt is essential in small amounts, but canned soups are a major source of dietary sodium. Frequent high intake is linked to elevated blood pressure.

Daily Intake — A prepared cup has about 480mg sodium (about 21% of the 2,300mg Daily Value), and many people eat more than one serving.

MODERATE

Potassium Chloride

E508

aka Salt substitute

It replaces some sodium chloride and is generally recognized as safe. It can taste slightly metallic, and it matters for people who must limit potassium.

Daily Intake — Small amounts are fine for most people. Those with kidney disease or on certain blood pressure drugs should watch potassium intake.

MODERATE

Vegetable Oil (corn, cottonseed, canola and/or soybean)

Controversial

aka Mixed refined seed oils

These refined oils are mostly unsaturated fats and not harmful in small amounts, but they are highly processed and the exact blend varies by batch.

Daily Intake — Only a small amount per serving. The label shows 0g saturated fat.

MODERATE

Natural Flavoring

Controversial

aka Flavor extracts

The term is broad and does not disclose the exact compounds. They are regulated and considered safe, but the label offers little transparency.

Daily Intake — No specific intake limit.

MODERATE

Citric Acid

E330

aka Acidity regulator

It occurs naturally in citrus fruits and is widely used for tartness and acidity control. It is considered very safe.

Daily Intake — None at food levels.

SAFE

Ascorbic Acid

E300

aka Vitamin C

It acts as an antioxidant that helps preserve color and flavor, and it is also a nutrient.

Daily Intake — None

SAFE

Lactic Acid

E270

aka Acidulant

It is produced by fermentation and used to balance acidity. Despite the name it is not dairy, and it is considered safe.

Daily Intake — None at food levels.

SAFE

Celery Extract

aka Celery flavor extract

It is a plant-derived flavoring that is safe for most people. It is a recognized allergen in the EU and some other regions.

Daily Intake — Celery is an allergen in some regions, so people with celery allergy should avoid it.

SAFE

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Healthier alternatives

Pacific Foods Organic Creamy Tomato Soup

Organic, with no HFCS and a simpler ingredient list; check the label for the lower-sodium version.

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Amy's Organic Light in Sodium Cream of Tomato Soup

Organic ingredients and noticeably less sodium than the classic canned soup.

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Pomi Strained Tomatoes (make your own soup)

Contains only tomatoes, so you control the salt and sugar. Add broth, herbs and a little olive oil.

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Fun Fact

Chemist John T. Dorrance invented condensed soup in 1897 by removing water to cut shipping costs. Andy Warhol made the red-and-white can famous with his 1962 'Campbell's Soup Cans' artworks.

Made by The Campbell's Company (formerly Campbell Soup Company)

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