Soup powders carry concentrated sodium. Per 100 g of dry mix: 446 kcal and 3860 mg sodium. A Cochrane meta-analysis of 34 RCTs (He et al., BMJ 2013) found cutting daily salt by ~4.4 g lowered systolic BP by 4.18 mmHg. Track the prepared cup, not the dry packet.
How should I track Cream of Vegetable Soup, dry, powder?
Cream of Vegetable Soup, dry, powder is a good source of zinc. Prepared foods like Cream of Vegetable Soup, dry, powder 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.