🍅 Sugar in Tomato Soup Calculator
Find out exactly how much sugar is in your tomato soup serving — compare brands and track your daily intake
| Brand / Type | Serving Size | Total Sugar (g) | Added Sugar (g) | Calories | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell's Condensed Tomato (prepared) | 1 cup (245g) | 12g | 10g | 90 kcal | 13% |
| Campbell's Ready-to-Serve Tomato | 1 cup (245g) | 13g | 11g | 100 kcal | 14% |
| Progresso Tomato Basil | 1 cup (245g) | 14g | 9g | 110 kcal | 16% |
| Heinz Cream of Tomato | 1 cup (240ml) | 15g | 9g | 150 kcal | 17% |
| Pacific Organic Tomato | 1 cup (240ml) | 10g | 4g | 80 kcal | 11% |
| Amy's Organic Tomato | 1 cup (245g) | 12g | 5g | 90 kcal | 13% |
| Homemade Basic Tomato | 1 cup (240ml) | 8g | 2g | 75 kcal | 9% |
| Low-Sodium Tomato Soup | 1 cup (245g) | 11g | 8g | 85 kcal | 12% |
| Tomato Bisque | 1 cup (245g) | 17g | 12g | 180 kcal | 19% |
*Based on 25g WHO recommended daily limit for added sugars.
| Sugar Source | Origin | Typical Amount (per cup) | Health Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato natural sugars (fructose/glucose) | Tomatoes themselves | 4–6g | Lower concern |
| Added sucrose / high-fructose corn syrup | Processing / flavoring | 2–12g | Monitor closely |
| Milk/cream sugars (lactose) | Cream-based soups | 1–3g | Low concern |
| Carrot / onion natural sugars | Vegetables in recipe | 1–2g | Negligible |
| Measure | Volume (ml) | Weight (g) | Approx. Sugar* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup (condensed, undiluted) | 120ml | 126g | ~12g |
| 1 cup (prepared / ready-to-serve) | 240ml | 245g | ~10–15g |
| 1.5 cups (large bowl) | 360ml | 368g | ~15–22g |
| 2 cups (full meal portion) | 480ml | 490g | ~20–30g |
| 1 can (Campbell's 10.75 oz) | ~305ml | 305g | ~24g (undiluted) |
| 100ml (metric reference) | 100ml | 102g | ~4–6g |
*Approximate values based on average canned tomato soup. Actual values vary by brand.
tomato soup is the best comfort food. Any bowl relaxes like this well as sitting comfortably with cup on warm rainy day. Whether prepared home or from cans, it always hits the target.
Home-made tomato soup beats the canned kind and is surprisingly easy to prepare.
How to make easy tomato soup
Creamy tomato basil soup can be surprisingly soothing with only little real cream. The rich taste results from blending of cream and parmesan with tomatoes. Simple recipes require only three main ingredients: butter, onion and tomatoes.
That sounds too easy, but it genuinely works.
Prime canned tomatoes give reliable taste. Quiet simmering with onion, garlic, basil and broth converts them into soup that tastes slowly cooked, although it cooks in around an hour. Canned San Marzano-style whole tomatoes form a solid base.
Roasted versions, fresh garden tomatoes and herbs raise the level overnight. Roasting of tomatoes in the oven before the soup pulls deeper flavors.
The basic method is entirely simple. Fry the onion in butter or olive oil until it softens. Add tomatoes and cook them briefly.
Add broth or water, bring to quiet simmer, later lower the heat and leave simmering for around twenty minutes. Mix it with a dipping blender until it smooths. The soup should have smooth texture with a bit of body.
For those that want it entirely smooth, pass it threw a fine strainer. Later add cream according to taste and salt, pepper.
Add some pinches of sugar helps a lot. It balances the natural bitterness of tomatoes. Dry thyme adds warm, grassy flavor.
Red pepper flakes give spice. Fresh leaves of basil are a classic match to tomatoes, that nothing beats. Sun-dried tomatoes focus the taste and can boost it yet more.
tomato soup lasts well in the freezer, which is handy. Any cream, cream cheese or milk should go in before the freezing. Add them during the reheating instead.
The soup also can be served cool, warm or according to the weather.
During serving, top with croutons, fresh basil and a sprinkle of grated parmesan. Toasted bread goes well or grill slices with mozzarella on top. Classic grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup is a combo that is hard to beat.
Tomato soup serves also as a base for other foods like meat stew, chili or enchiladas. Adding rice, pasta or whitebeans, it becomes fuller.
