Chunky beef soups are closer to stew than broth. Per 100 g: 49 kcal, 1.2 g fat. Ultra-processed convenience foods are linked to 32 adverse outcomes (Lane et al., BMJ 2024). Treat this as a meal, not a starter.
How should I track Campbell's Chunky, Old Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup?
Prepared foods like Campbell's Chunky, Old Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup can be tricky to track because the actual serving you get often differs from the label. Restaurant and deli portions are typically 30–50% larger than the stated serving size. A meta-analysis of dietary reporting (Wehling & Lusher, Am J Clin Nutr 2021) found that people underreport calorie intake by 25–30% on average — and prepared meals are a major contributor. The safest approach: weigh your actual portion as served. Also note that homemade and store-bought versions of the same dish can differ significantly in calories due to cooking methods and ingredients used.