Matzah ball soup is a traditional food in Jewish cuisine, made with a chicken broth base and several large matzah balls. Though it's typically served at the Passover seder, matzah ball soup is a healthy choice any time of the year.
Calories
One cup of matzah ball soup contains 118 calories, according to information from Fat Secret website; of these, 49 calories come from fat.
Nutrition Facts
A cup of matzah ball soup contains 5.42 g of fat, 63 mg of cholesterol, 728 mg of sodium, 193 mg of potassium, 0.5 g of fiber, 6.65 g of protein, 7 percent of the Daily Value for iron and 2 percent for calcium.
Weight Loss
Water-rich foods like matzah ball soup may help you lose weight by filling you up for a limited number of calories, according to research from Penn State University; the high-water content lets you eat a large volume of food, making both your brain and your belly think you're eating a lot. To make ordinary matzah ball soup even more filling, add extra vegetables to increase the fiber content.
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