Prepared and Processed / Canned Soups
Soup, veg, cond, cnd
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 25kcal / 2530kcal (0.99%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1.1 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.4 g/ 42g (0.95%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 4.2 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 0.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 24 mg/ 750mg (3%) |
Phosphorus | 11 mg/ 700mg (1%) |
Iron | 0.3 mg/ 12mg (2%) |
Sodium | 226 mg/ 1500mg (15%) |
What is this food?
This is a light soup made with vegetables and a bit of seasoning/condiments (often used as a “pang-extender” to add volume to meals). Per 100g, it’s low in calories and provides some carbs, fiber, and a little sugar.
Why it matters to health
Because it’s low-calorie and has dietary fiber (0.2g), it can help you feel fuller with fewer calories—useful when you’re aiming for balanced meals (3 full meals + 1–2 snacks a day). It also has some carbohydrates (4.2g) for energy, but it’s best to pair it with a main viand (like fish, chicken, or tofu) and a serving of rice or root crops if needed. Sodium (226mg) is present due to the soup base/seasoning, so it’s good to keep portions reasonable and avoid frequent “sobrang alat” versions to support heart health. Fat is very low overall, with a small amount of saturated fat (0.06g).
Healthier tips
- Use it as a starter or side to add volume before your main viand and rice.
- Watch the seasoning: choose low-sodium broth or go easy on salty condiments (like patis/soy sauce) when possible.
- Add more non-starchy veggies (e.g., cabbage, pechay, sayote, carrots) to boost fiber and nutrients without adding many calories.
- Pair with protein for better balance (fish, eggs, tofu, or lean chicken) so your meal stays satisfying.
- If you’re having it daily, keep the soup portion consistent and focus on variety across meals (different veggies and proteins).
Common Filipino dishes
Sinigang, Tinola, Laing (lighter versions), Ginisang gulay with soup, Vegetable sopas
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