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⏱ 60 min total

Chicken Soup with Ginger and Shiitake Mushrooms

Per 1 serving · 289 g · 8 ingredients

Calories
210
11%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    26g
    51% of calories
  • Carbs
    15g
    30% of calories
  • Fat
    4.5g
    20% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Chicken Soup with Ginger and Shiitake Mushrooms (289 g) has 210 calories, with 26 g of protein, 15 g of carbohydrates and 4.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (51% of calories). It is high in protein (52% DV), riboflavin (b2) (29% DV) and niacin (80% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 37% and 23% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
73cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
12g
Net carbs
14g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.9g
5.4 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein52%
  • Riboflavin (B2)29%
  • Niacin80%
  • Vitamin B671%
  • Pantothenic acid58%
  • Choline20%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Thiamine14%
  • Iron13%
  • Potassium13%
  • Magnesium11%
  • Zinc13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium37%
  • Cholesterol23%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 45 min
  1. 1

    Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in hot chicken stock for 20 minutes, ensuring they are fully submerged.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, salt, and cornstarch, ensuring there are no lumps. Add the chopped chicken and ground ginger, tossing to coat evenly. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Once mushrooms are softened, remove them from the broth, slice thinly, and add to the chicken mixture. Strain the soaking liquid if necessary.

  4. 4

    Transfer the chicken and mushroom mixture along with the soaking liquid to a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook gently for 25 minutes. Serve hot.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (289 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A8 μg
1%
Vitamin C1 mg
1%
Vitamin D0.3 μg
2%
Vitamin E1 mg
4%
Vitamin K1 μg
0%
Thiamine0.2 mg
14%
Riboflavin (B2)0.4 mg
29%
Niacin13 mg
80%
Vitamin B61 mg
71%
Folate (B9)31 μg
8%
Vitamin B120.2 μg
7%
Pantothenic acid3 mg
58%
Choline108 mg
20%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium15 mg
1%
Iron1 mg
13%
Potassium623 mg
13%
Magnesium46 mg
11%
Phosphorus271 mg
39%
Zinc1 mg
13%
Copper0.5 mg
55%
Manganese0.1 mg
6%
Selenium28 μg
50%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene0 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Glutamic acid3 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine2 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats2 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol8 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose2 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60.3 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20.3 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 210 calories

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

  • 40min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 25min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 18min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 30min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Chicken Soup with Ginger and Shiitake Mushrooms?

One serving of Chicken Soup with Ginger and Shiitake Mushrooms (1 serving) has 210 calories, which works out to 73 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Chicken Soup with Ginger and Shiitake Mushrooms high in protein?

Yes. It has 26 g of protein per serving, and 51% of its calories come from protein (12 g of protein per 100 calories).

Are Chicken Soup with Ginger and Shiitake Mushrooms keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 14 g of net carbs and 30% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Chicken Soup with Ginger and Shiitake Mushrooms?

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

How much sugar is in Chicken Soup with Ginger and Shiitake Mushrooms?

5.4 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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