How many calories does one serving of Mushroom Soup have?

One serving of  Mushroom Soup gives 76 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 22 calories, proteins account for 14 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 31 calories. One serving of Mushroom Soup provides about 4 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

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Is Mushroom Soup healthy for a healthy heart?

Yes, this soup is good for individuals with heart issues. Made from mushroom, low fat milk and a bit of cornflour. For a healthy heart you need to have low fat milk and not full fat milk so that is perfect in this recipe. Mushrooms are low in sodium and safe to be consumed by those who have high blood pressure. 

This soup has only 76 calories and great for weight loss as mushrooms are low in calories and we have used low fat milk.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

Milk and Low Fat Milk : 1 cup of milk provides 70% of the Recommended Daily Allowance of Calcium. Milk promotes strong bones. Milk low in carbs and therefore does not raise blood glucose levels. One cup of Milk gives 10 grams of carbs. Low fat milk has lower fat and the same benefits of milk. 

Mushrooms : One cup of Mushrooms contain only 18 calories and is safe to be consumed by those who have high blood pressure. Mushrooms has a Glycemic Index of 15 which is very low and is diabetic friendly. See the 8 benefits of mushrooms. 

What's the problem?

Cornflour ( Cornstarch) : Pros. Cornflour is easy to digest because of the presence of insoluble fiber, thus benefits the gut. It’s gluten-free and can be consumed by those who cannot afford to stock wheat. Cons. Cornflour is full of calories and carbs like refined sugar, thus a barrier to weight reduction. Those on weight loss diet must definitely not reach out for it. The high crabs makes it a No-No for a diabetic meal and for heart patients. Read for more details is cornflour healthy? 

Is Mushroom Soup healthy for diabetics?

Yes, BUT you have to make one simple change. Replace the cornflour with oats flour in the recipe and you can have it.

Mushroom Soup is high in

1. Calcium : Calcium  is a mineral that makes bones stay strong. Required from kids to adults. 

Note : a recipe is deemed high in a Vitamin or mineral if it meets 20% and above the recommended daily allowance based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

How to burn 76 calories that come from one serving of Mushroom Soup?

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual