Dr. McDougall's Garden Vegetable Soup
Why It Scored This Way
Good overall nutrition gives this product clear value, though some processing or minor tradeoffs keep it from ranking higher.
- Fiber
- Saturated Fat
- Added Sugar
- Sodium
Verdict
Dr. McDougall's Soup, Garden Vegetable is a prepared, shelf-stable vegetable blend. Its main strength is a meaningful amount of fiber, while its main tradeoff is a more formulated profile. Overall, it serves as a convenient, low-calorie base for a larger meal.
How to Use This
Suitable for regular use a few times per week within a balanced diet, especially as part of a complete meal. Pair it with a side of whole-grain toast or stir in some cooked quinoa for a more filling lunch bowl.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is characterized by very low calorie and fat content paired with a modest amount of fiber. Sodium levels are moderate for a prepared soup, making it a light option that doesn't dominate the daily salt intake.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 90 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 0.5g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 280mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs | 18g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 11% |
| Total Sugars | 4g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 3g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 850mg | 20% |
Ingredient Analysis
The soup is built from a base of tomatoes, potatoes, and carrots, along with a variety of other garden vegetables. The addition of potato starch, natural flavors, and yeast extracts creates a more formulated character compared to a homemade vegetable broth.
Ingredients
Filtered Water, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Carrots, Onions, Celery, Peas, Cabbage, Potato Starch, Green Beans, Parsley, Natural Flavor, Basil, Garlic, Yeast Extracts, Sea Salt, Spices.
