Prepared and Processed / Canned Soups
Soup, beans w/ bacon, cond, cnd
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 50kcal / 2530kcal (1%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 2.6 g/ 71g (3%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.6 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 8.6 g/ 348g (2%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.06 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vit B3 | 0.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 35 mg/ 750mg (4%) |
Phosphorus | 40 mg/ 700mg (5%) |
Iron | 0.6 mg/ 12mg (5%) |
Sodium | 291 mg/ 1500mg (19%) |
What is this food?
This is a simple soup made with beans, with bacon as a flavoring, plus condiments (like seasoning/sauce). It’s usually a “bean soup” that helps stretch meals because beans add body and fiber.
Why it matters to health
Beans in the soup provide dietary fiber (2.7g per 100g), which helps you feel full and supports healthy digestion. The carbs are mostly from beans, with sugar (1.4g) being relatively low for a soup. However, this version can be higher in sodium (291mg) and saturated fat (0.24g) because of bacon/condiments—so it’s best to enjoy it in reasonable portions, especially if you’re eating it often. The good part: it can still fit well into a balanced day when paired with other nutrient-rich foods.
Healthier tips
- Start with 1 bowl as part of your 3 full meals; if you still feel hungry, add more vegetables (like pechay, kangkong, sayote, or carrots) instead of more bacon/seasoning.
- Go easy on salty condiments (soy sauce, patis, seasoning packets). Taste first before adding.
- If you cook it at home, use less bacon or choose leaner cuts; you can also add flavor with garlic, onions, pepper, and herbs.
- Pair with a balanced plate: rice or bread (smaller serving) + protein (if not enough from beans) + lots of veggies.
- For snacks, keep it light—this soup is better as part of meals rather than frequent snacking if sodium is a concern.
Common Filipino dishes
Bakwit (bean soup), Ginataang munggo, Monggo with chicharon/bacon, Nilagang baka with beans, Pork and beans
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