Cheesy Vegetable Chowder⏱ 45 min total

Cheesy Vegetable Chowder

Per 1 serving · 637 g · 18 ingredients

Calories
476
24%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    21g
    17% of calories
  • Carbs
    43g
    35% of calories
  • Fat
    26g
    48% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Cheesy Vegetable Chowder (637 g) has 476 calories, with 21 g of protein, 43 g of carbohydrates and 26 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (48% of calories). It is high in protein (42% DV), dietary fiber (23% DV) and Vitamin A (64% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 62%, 76% and 25% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
75cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.4g
Net carbs
36g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
6.5g
13 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein42%
  • Dietary fiber23%
  • Vitamin A64%
  • Vitamin C109%
  • Vitamin K73%
  • Riboflavin (B2)39%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin D13%
  • Vitamin E10%
  • Thiamine16%
  • Niacin14%
  • Choline15%
  • Magnesium18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium62%
  • Saturated fat76%
  • Cholesterol25%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 30 min
  1. 1

    Melt one-fourth of the butter in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add chopped carrots, celery, and diced onion; sauté for 4 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.

  3. 3

    Stir in vegetable broth, cubed potatoes, thyme, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender.

  4. 4

    Add broccoli and cauliflower, cooking for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.

  5. 5

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the remaining butter.

  6. 6

    Stir in flour, cooking and whisking constantly for about a minute. Gradually add milk, whisking vigorously until smooth and gently boiling.

  7. 7

    Once thickened, add half and half, remove from heat, and pour into the soup after vegetables are fully cooked. Stir to combine, then turn off the heat.

  8. 8

    Gradually add cheddar cheese, stirring until the soup is smooth.

  9. 9

    Serve hot and enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (637 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A579 μg
64%
Vitamin C98 mg
109%
Vitamin D2 μg
13%
Vitamin E1 mg
10%
Vitamin K88 μg
73%
Thiamine0.2 mg
16%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
39%
Niacin2 mg
14%
Vitamin B61 mg
44%
Folate (B9)118 μg
29%
Vitamin B121 μg
42%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
37%
Choline81 mg
15%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium509 mg
51%
Iron2 mg
22%
Potassium1,193 mg
25%
Magnesium77 mg
18%
Phosphorus458 mg
65%
Zinc3 mg
25%
Copper0.1 mg
7%
Manganese1 mg
25%
Selenium19 μg
35%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene1,267 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene3,372 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride21 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0.2 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid4 g—
Glycine0.4 g—
Histidine0.4 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose6 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0.4 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0.1 g—
Methionine0.3 g—
Monounsaturated fats7 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline2 g—
Retinol246 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch14 g—
Sucrose2 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 61 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D32 μg—

Burning 476 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 90min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 57min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 40min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 67min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Cheesy Vegetable Chowder?

One serving of Cheesy Vegetable Chowder (1 serving) has 476 calories, which works out to 75 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Cheesy Vegetable Chowder high in protein?

It provides a solid 21 g of protein per serving (42% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 17% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Cheesy Vegetable Chowder keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 36 g of net carbs and 35% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Cheesy Vegetable Chowder?

1427 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Cheesy Vegetable Chowder?

13 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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