Many people enjoy creamy soups for lunch or dinner, and creamy broccoli and cauliflower soup provides a range of nutritional value. You take in healthy protein, carbohydrates and fiber, and the soup is low in cholesterol. Its fat content may put it off the menu for some people, but consult with your nutritionist to make a final determination.
Calories
One serving of a basic recipe for creamy broccoli and cauliflower soup contains 285.9 calories. If you adhere to a 2,000-calorie diet, this is 14.3 percent of your daily calories. You can lower the calories by using reduced-calorie ingredients.
Fat and Cholesterol
Creamy broccoli and cauliflower soup may not be a good choice if you follow a low-fat diet, because each serving contains 11.5 g of fat. About 20 percent to 35 percent of your daily calories should come from fat, which amounts to 44 to 78 g, although some diets call for lower fat intake. More than 2 g of the soup's fat is saturated, the variety that may increase your risk of heart problems; you should not eat more than 16 to 22 g of saturated fat each day. Use reduced-fat cheese and other ingredients to lower the amount of fat, including saturated fat, in this soup. You also take in 10 mg of cholesterol in a serving of creamy broccoli and cauliflower soup; your maximum daily intake is 300 mg.
Protein
A serving of creamy broccoli and cauliflower soup has 14.1 g of protein, mostly from the dairy products, including cheese. This is complete protein; it provides you with all essential amino acids. You should get 50 to 175 g of protein in your diet each day, representing 10 percent to 35 percent of your total calories.
Carbohydrates and Fiber
A serving of creamy broccoli and cauliflower soup has 38.7 g of carbohydrates and and 10.7 g of fiber, offering many nutritional benefits. You should get 225 to 325 g of carbohydrates each day to boost energy levels and maintain the function of your central nervous system. You need 25 to 38 g to help regulate your bowel movements; fiber also helps you lose weight by making you feel full longer.
References
- Food: Broccoli Cauliflower Soup
- MayoClinic; Healthy Diet: End the Guesswork With These Nutrition Guidelines; February 2011
- MedlinePlus; Protein in Diet; July 2009
- McKinley Health Center; Macronutrients: the Importance of Carbohydrate, Protein, and Fat; March 2008
- MayoClinic; Dietary Fiber: Essential for a Healthy Diet; November 2009
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