Progresso introduced their first canned soup to the American public in 1949, according to the Progresso website. Today, Progresso features more than 75 different types of soups, including soups high in fiber, low in sodium and low in calories. Soup can be a healthy addition to your diet, helping you feel full on few calories.
Traditional
Progresso Traditional line of soups include a variety of familiar flavors, such as Chicken Noodle, Beef and Vegetable, and Manhattan Clam Chowder. Nutrition information varies depending on your soup choice. Broth-based soups tend to be lower in calories than cream soups and make a better choice for the calorie conscious. A 1-cup serving of New England Clam Chowder contains 180 calories, 9 g of total fat, 2 g of saturated fat, 890 mg of sodium, 22 g of carbohydrates, 1 g of fiber and 6 g of protein. A 1-cup serving of Chicken and Wild Rice contains 100 calories, 2 g of total fat, 1 g of saturated fat, 650 mg of sodium, 15 g of carbohydrates, 1 g of fiber and 6 g of protein. Most soups are high in sodium. Too much sodium in your diet can increase the risk of high blood pressure. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends that you limit your daily sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg a day.
Light
Progresso also features a line of low-calorie soups. Each flavor of the Light line of soups contains 80 calories or less. A 1-cup serving of Light Chicken Noodle soup contains 70 calories, 2 g of total fat, 1 g of saturated fat, 690 mg of sodium, 10 g of carbohydrates, 1 g of fiber and 5 g of protein. A 1-cup serving of Italian Style Vegetable soup contains 60 calories, 0 g of fat, 470 mg of sodium, 14 g of carbohydrates, 4 g of fiber and 2 g of protein.
Vegetable Classics
Progresso Vegetable Classic line of soups are low in fat and will help you meet your daily vegetable needs, according to the Progresso website. A 1-cup serving of Tomato Basil soup contains 150 calories, 3 g of total fat, 1 g of saturated fat, 680 mg of sodium, 29 g of carbohydrates, 2 g of fiber and 3 g of protein. A 1 cup serving of Lentil soup contains 160 calories, 1 g of total fat, 0 g of saturated fat, 690 mg of sodium, 24 g of carbohydrates, 3 g of fiber and 3 g of protein.
Reduced-Sodium Soups
To help limit your sodium intake, Progresso also features a line of reduced-sodium soups. To be called a reduced-sodium soup, it must contain 25 percent less sodium than the original, according to the American Heart Association. A 1-cup serving of reduced-sodium Chicken Noodle soup contains 90 calories, 2 g of total fat, 1 g of saturated fat, 470 mg of sodium, 13 g of carbohydrates, 1 g of fiber and 6 g of protein. A 1-cup serving of reduced-sodium Chicken Gumbo contains 110 calories, 2 g of total fat, 1 g of saturated fat, 450 mg of sodium, 18 g of carbohydrates, 2 g of fiber and 7 g of protein.
High Fiber
Progresso High Fiber soups meet 28 percent of your daily value of fiber per serving, according to the website. A 1-cup serving of Chicken Tuscany contains 130 calories, 3 g of total fat, 2 g of saturated fat, 690 mg of sodium, 20 g of carbohydrates, 7 g of fiber and 9 g of protein. A 1-cup serving of Three Bean Chili with Beef contains 140 calories, 4 g of total fat, 2 g of saturated fat, 480 mg of sodium, 23 g of carbohydrates, 7 g of fiber and 8 g of protein.
Rich and Hearty
Progresso's Rich and Heart line of soups features chunks of meat and vegetables. A 1-cup serving of Chicken and Homestyle Noodle soup contains 110 calories, 3 g of total fat, 1 g of saturated fat, 690 mg of sodium, 14 g of carbohydrates, 1 g of fiber and 7 g of protein. A 1-cup serving of Beef Barley Vegetable contains 130 calories, 3 g of total fat, 1 g of saturated fat, 690 mg of sodium, 17 g of carbohydrates, 2 g of fiber and 9 g of protein.
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