Is Chicken Noodle Soup Healthy? Nutrition, Calories & Alternatives
Chicken Noodle Soup nutrition facts per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: bowl, 300 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 48 kcal | 144 kcal |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 201 kJ | 602 kJ |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 9.6 g |
| Fat | 1.6 g | 4.8 g |
| incl. saturated | 0.5 g | 1.5 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 5.7 g | 17 g |
| incl. sugars | 0.7 g | 2.1 g |
| incl. fiber | 0.5 g | 1.5 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 2.1 g |
*Where the numbers come from
Values per 100 g as eaten, averaged from food composition tables (USDA FoodData Central and others) and rounded — a specific brand or recipe will differ a little. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included, as on a US Nutrition Facts label.
48 kcal (201 kJ) per 100 g · P/F/C 3.2/1.6/5.7 g
Serving (bowl, 300 g) — 144 kcal (602 kJ) · Nutri-Score B
Per 100 g: sugar: low saturated fat: low salt: medium fiber: low
Yes, but watch the salt. On its nutrient profile, chicken noodle soup gets grade B on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm.
For
- Low in calories: 48 kcal per 100 g, so a serving (bowl, 300 g) is 144 kcal.
- Protein: 9.6 g per serving — 17% of the 56 g daily reference for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult.
Against
- Salt: 2.1 g per serving — 42% of the 5 g a day the WHO sets as the maximum.
A typical serving (bowl, 300 g) has 144 kcal, 9.6 g protein, 4.8 g fat and 17 g carbs. Other weights in the table.
How we judge this, and the sources
The answer comes from the food's composition, not from opinion: its Nutri-Score grade on the open 2023 algorithm, a traffic light for sugar, salt, saturated fat and fiber per 100 g, and the share of daily reference amounts in a typical serving (for salt, sugar, fiber and vegetables, those of the WHO). It rates the food's nutrient profile; it is not medical advice. Formulas, thresholds and every source are on the methodology page; last checked against the sources on November 1, 2026. The short food description was written by our language model (AI) — how we check the text.
More about this food
Chicken noodle soup is light and warming — some protein and carbs, lots of liquid — but often saltier than it seems.
protein 27%fat 30%carbs 43%
Chicken Noodle Soup calories by weight, 50–300 g
150 g of chicken noodle soup has 72 calories and 200 g has 96. The table gives protein, fat and carbs for each weight; for any other amount, type your own into the calculator below.
| Weight | Kcal | P / F / C, g | Fiber, g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 24 | 1.6 / 0.8 / 2.9 | 0.3 |
| 100 g | 48 | 3.2 / 1.6 / 5.7 | 0.5 |
| 150 g | 72 | 4.8 / 2.4 / 8.6 | 0.8 |
| 200 g | 96 | 6.4 / 3.2 / 11 | 1 |
| 250 g | 120 | 8 / 4 / 14 | 1.3 |
| 300 g — typical serving | 144 | 9.6 / 4.8 / 17 | 1.5 |
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How much movement is one serving?
A serving (bowl, 300 g) is 144 kcal — roughly 47 min of easy walking or 18 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Chicken Noodle Soup: swaps and alternatives
No need to swap: chicken noodle soup gets grade B, the second-best of five, and nothing is in the red on the per-100 g traffic light: sugar 0.7 g (red is over 22.5 g), saturated fat 0.5 g (over 5 g) and salt 0.7 g (over 1.5 g). We only suggest a swap when it fixes a real problem. How we pick swaps.
What to pair chicken noodle soup with
A serving of chicken noodle soup has 1.5 g of fiber (the WHO suggests at least 25 g a day); that's easy to make up on the same plate:
- Whole Wheat Bread, 35 g — +2.4 g fiber, 81 kcal.
Equally good alternatives
Same food group and the same place on the plate, with a Nutri-Score grade at least as good. Figures are for 300 g, a typical serving of chicken noodle soup.
| Food | Grade | Kcal | Protein, g | Fiber, g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Noodle Soup | B | 144 | 9.6 | 1.5 |
| Yong Tau Foo | A | 162 | 16 | 1.8 |
| Sliced Fish Soup | A | 117 | 17 | 0.9 |
Chicken Noodle Soup vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Egg Drop Soup | 27 | 1.2 / 0.6 / 4.3 |
| Chicken Noodle Soup | 48 | 3.2 / 1.6 / 5.7 |
| Pho | 50 | 3.8 / 1.2 / 6.3 |
| Prawn Noodle Soup | 80 | 5.5 / 2.5 / 8.9 |
| Mee Soto | 89 | 5.4 / 3.1 / 10 |
| Ramen | 94 | 5 / 4 / 10 |
| Ban Mian (Pan Mee) | 94 | 5.3 / 4.1 / 9.1 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of chicken noodle soup?
100 g of chicken noodle soup has 48 calories, with 3.2 g protein, 1.6 g fat and 5.7 g carbohydrates (0.5 g fiber).
How many calories are in a serving of chicken noodle soup?
A serving (bowl, 300 g) has 144 calories: 9.6 g protein, 4.8 g fat and 17 g carbs.
What are the macros of chicken noodle soup?
Per 100 g: 3.2 g protein, 5.7 g carbs and 1.6 g fat. By calories that's about 27% protein, 43% carbs and 30% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of chicken noodle soup?
About 47 min of easy walking or 18 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 144 calories in a serving (bowl, 300 g).
How much fiber is in chicken noodle soup?
100 g of chicken noodle soup has 0.5 g of fiber; a serving (bowl, 300 g) has 1.5 g — 6% of the 25 g a day the WHO recommends.