Eggdrop Soup Nutrition Information

A classic Chinese starter, egg drop soup is a healthy appetizer that can double as a meal when paired with a salad or a non-fried spring roll. Since recipes vary, the nutrition information varies as well, but in calorie and fat content, egg drop soup beats its cream-based competitor soups every time.

Check out the nutrition information for about 1 cup of egg drop soup---two recipes are evaluated (Restaurant Style and Sunbird soup mix)---and then get cooking; recipes abound on the Net (see Resources), or try a packaged variety from the grocery aisle. It won't take long before a tasty, low-calorie soup is steaming on the table.

Calories

About 3,500 calories add up to a pound of body fat, so it makes sense to monitor how many calories are taken in.

Restaurant Style Egg Drop Soup:
Calories: 94
Calories from Fat: 52

Sun-Bird Egg Drop Soup Mix:
Calories: 45
Calories from Fat: 10

Fat

While some fat in the diet is necessary, most daily diets provide more than enough fat without consciously taking in more. Watch the fat content of foods, staying away from foods with high amounts of saturated fat.

Restaurant Style Egg Drop Soup:
Total Fat: 5.8 g
Saturated Fat: 1.7 g

Sun-Bird Egg Drop Soup Mix:
Total Fat: 1 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol

High levels of cholesterol have been associated with plaque deposits on artery walls, which can lead to heart attacks, strokes and other serious medical issues. Look for recipes that are low in cholesterol.

Restaurant Style Egg Drop Soup:
Cholesterol: 159 mg

Sun-Bird Egg Drop Soup Mix:
Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium

High levels of sodium may cause some people's blood pressure to elevate to dangerous levels. Since the American diet tends to incorporate large amounts of prepackaged, high-sodium foods, monitor additional salt intake.

Restaurant Style Egg Drop Soup:
Sodium: 1,179 mg

Sun-Bird Egg Drop Soup Mix:
Sodium: 660 mg

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates affect blood glucose levels. To stabilize levels and avoid feeling lightheaded or weak, incorporate complex carbohydrates (rather than simple carbohydrates) and fiber-rich foods.

Restaurant Style Egg Drop Soup:
Total Carbohydrates: 4.2 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
Sugars: 0.4 g

Sun-Bird Egg Drop Soup Mix:
Total Carbohydrates: 7 g
Dietary Fiber: 0 g
Sugars: Less than 1 g

Protein

Protein provides a long-term energy supply, but in the form of red meat, for example, it usually comes with plenty of saturated fat. Eggs are a good choice for lean protein (and thus low amounts of fat), with 4.5 g of total fat.

Restaurant Style Egg Drop Soup:
Protein: 5.9 g

Sun-Bird Egg Drop Soup Mix:
Protein: 1 g

Vitamins

Pair egg drop soup with a green salad or fresh spring rolls for added vitamin benefits.

Restaurant Style Egg Drop Soup:
Vitamin A: 6 percent
Vitamin C: 1 percent
Calcium: 2 percent
Iron: 6 percent

Sun-Bird Egg Drop Soup Mix:
Vitamin A: 25 percent
Vitamin C: 2 percent
Calcium: 0 percent
Iron: 2 percent

References

• Rrestaurant Style Egg Drop Soup
• Sun-Bird Egg Drop Soup Mix
• Egg Nutrition