Campbell's Condensed Tomato Soup: Labelgrade C+ (66/100)
C+ 66 / 100 — Very low saturated fat.
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Campbell’s Condensed Tomato Soup delivers 2g of protein and 90 calories per 0.5 cup (USDA FDC 1625336). Per 100mL that’s 1.7g of protein; per fl oz, 0.5g. The Labelgrade is C+ (66 / 100): Very low saturated fat.
Why this Labelgrade
| Dimension | Grade | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein density | D | 53 / 100 | 1.7g per 100mL — below the high-protein bar; not the right product for protein hunting |
| Ingredient quality | B- | 71 / 100 | 16 ingredients; flagged maltodextrin or corn syrup |
| Saturated fat load | A+ | 98 / 100 | 0.504g per serving (0.4g per 100mL) — very low |
| Sodium load | C | 64 / 100 | 410mg per serving (101mg per fl oz) — meaningful per 100mL |
| Sugar load | C | 60 / 100 | 10g sugar; USDA omits the added-sugar line, but the ingredients list a sweetener — scored as added, not naturally-occurring |
| Fiber | F | 36 / 100 | 0.96g per serving — modest fiber contribution |
| Overall | C+ | 66 / 100 | Weighted blend: protein 25% · ingredients 22% · saturated fat 18% · sodium 15% · sugar 12% · fiber 8% |
How it compares
| Product | Protein per serving | Per 100 g | Per oz | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell’s Condensed Tomato Soup (this product) | 2g | 1.7g | 0.5g | 90 |
| Progresso Vegetable Classics Minestrone Soup | 10g | 1.9g | 0.5g | 210 |
| Campbell’s Chunky Sirloin Burger Soup | 6g | 2.5g | 0.7g | 120 |
| Campbell’s Condensed Chicken Noodle Soup | 3g | 2.5g | 0.7g | 69.6 |
| Plain cooked chicken breast (benchmark) | — | 31g | 8.8g | ~165 |
”Condensed” is the most important word on the can
Everything about reading this label hinges on one fact: the numbers are for the concentrated soup, not the bowl you eat. Campbell’s classic red-and-white can is condensed — you’re meant to empty it into a pot and stir in a full can of water (or milk) before heating. So the panel’s 90 calories, 2g protein, 10g sugar and 410mg sodium all describe a half-cup of thick concentrate. A normal prepared bowl uses the whole can — two of those servings — plus the water you add.
The water changes the taste but not the totals. Diluting the concentrate spreads the same sugar and salt across more liquid, so it tastes milder, but a prepared bowl made from the full can still carries roughly 20g of sugar and 820mg of sodium. Make it “creamy” with milk instead of water and you add calories, a few grams of protein, and a little more sodium on top. The takeaway: judge this soup by the can you actually finish, not the half-cup serving the label is built around — and when you compare it to a ready-to-eat soup like Progresso, remember you’re looking at concentrate-versus-finished-product unless you put them on the same basis.
A “tomato” soup that’s partly a sugar soup
The detail that surprises people is the sweetener. High fructose corn syrup is the third ingredient, and it’s the main reason a soup made from tomatoes shows 10g of sugar per serving — most of that is added, not from the fruit. That’s about two and a half teaspoons of sugar in a half-cup of concentrate, and it’s why the classic version has that faintly ketchup-like sweetness that’s been familiar for generations. It’s also why our scoring treats the sugar as added rather than naturally-occurring: the label tells us a sweetener went in.
This is the single biggest thing holding the grade at a C+. None of it makes the soup unsafe or even unusual for the category — sweetened tomato soup is the American default — but it does mean the red can isn’t the clean vegetable choice its color implies. If the sugar is what bothers you, Campbell’s own “Well Yes!” and “Healthy Request” tomato lines, and most store-brand organic tomato soups, drop the corn syrup for little or no added sugar (and usually trim the sodium too), at the cost of a more tart, tomato-forward flavor. For a low-calorie comfort bowl, the classic is fine in moderation; just don’t mistake it for a health food.
Scope
This page covers Campbell’s Condensed Tomato Soup, UPC 051000210326, as represented in USDA Branded Foods FDC 1625336. Campbell’s sells multiple variants in this product line — other sizes, flavors, or fat levels may have different macros and Labelgrade scores. Manufacturers periodically reformulate; always cross-reference the actual package label, especially if you have allergies or dietary restrictions.
Ingredients (from the USDA Branded Foods entry)
TOMATO (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WHEAT FLOUR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, COTTONSEED, CANOLA, AND/OR SOYBEAN), SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, LOWER SODIUM NATURAL SEA SALT, FLAVORING, CITRIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), MONOPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE.
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Quick Facts
Per serving · 0.5 cup
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Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per Serving (0.5 cup) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 90 |
| Protein | 2g |
| Total Fat | 1.5g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.504g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 17g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.96g |
| Total Sugars | 10g |
| Sodium | 410mg |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Calcium | 0mg |
| Iron | 0mg |
| Potassium | 700mg |
Scope: This page applies specifically to Condensed Tomato Soup · UPC 051000210326. Other sizes, flavors, or formulations may differ.
How this fits each diet
Each score is computed from the same USDA nutrition + ingredient data, against the published rules of each diet. They tell you "does this food fit this diet" — not whether the diet is right for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is canned tomato soup healthy?
It's better than its grade suggests in a couple of ways and worse in one. On the plus side, Campbell's Tomato is low in calories (90 per half-cup of condensate), nearly fat-free, and tomato-based, so it carries some potassium and a little vitamin C. The real knock for a soup most people think of as 'just tomatoes' is sugar: 10g per serving, and the third ingredient is high fructose corn syrup. Add 410mg of sodium and you have comfort food, not health food. It's a fine occasional bowl; it is not the virtuous vegetable choice the red can implies.
Why does Campbell's Condensed Tomato Soup get a C+ (66/100)?
Three things pull on it. Protein is negligible (2g), which is expected for a tomato soup but still scores low. Sugar lands at a C — 10g per serving, scored as added because the ingredients list high fructose corn syrup, not because the tomatoes brought it. And sodium is a C at 410mg. Holding the grade up is genuinely low saturated fat (A+) and a relatively short, recognizable ingredient list (B-). It nets out to a C+: pleasant, cheap, low-calorie, but sweetened and salted enough that it can't grade higher.
Why does a tomato soup have 10g of sugar?
Most of it is added, not from the tomatoes. The third ingredient on the label is high fructose corn syrup — Campbell's sweetens this recipe to round off tomato's natural acidity, which is why the classic version tastes faintly like ketchup. Ten grams is about two and a half teaspoons of sugar per half-cup of condensed soup, and you'd typically eat a full prepared bowl (two servings of concentrate), which doubles it. Because the sweetener is right there in the ingredient list, we score the sugar as added rather than naturally-occurring, and it's the single biggest reason this lands at a C+. Campbell's 'Healthy Request' and 'Well Yes!' tomato variants are formulated with less added sugar if that's the concern.
Is this the as-packaged or the as-prepared nutrition — and how do I serve it?
As-packaged (condensed). The panel — 90 calories, 2g protein, 10g sugar, 410mg sodium — is for a half-cup of the concentrated soup straight from the can. You're meant to add a can of water (or milk, for a creamier bowl), which roughly doubles the volume to about a full prepared cup per serving of concentrate. Adding water dilutes the taste but not the totals: the sugar and sodium you poured in don't go anywhere, so a prepared bowl made from two servings of concentrate carries about 20g sugar and 820mg sodium. Making it with milk adds calories, protein, and a little more sodium on top.
Is there a lower-sugar or lower-sodium tomato soup?
Yes on both fronts. Campbell's own 'Healthy Request' tomato cuts the sodium meaningfully, and 'Well Yes!' and many store-brand 'organic' tomato soups drop the high fructose corn syrup for little or no added sugar. If you want the cleanest version, an unsweetened tomato or tomato-basil soup (or a carton of plain tomato soup with tomatoes listed first and no sweetener) avoids both the corn syrup and a chunk of the salt — at a slightly less candy-like, more tomato-forward taste.
When was this data last verified?
2026-06-05, against USDA FoodData Central FDC 1625336. We re-verify top-traffic pages monthly and update within 7 days when a manufacturer reformulates.