Prepared foods
Beef soup (caldo de res)
Per 100 g (3.5 oz), beef soup (caldo de res) provides 5.9 g of protein, 0.8 g of fiber, and 71 kcal, a very low energy density.
Estimated satietyHow it is calculated
Estimated satiety: 5 out of 5
| Starting point | +1 |
|---|---|
| Very low energy density: 71 kcal/100 g | +2 |
| Protein: 8.3 g/100 kcal | +2 |
| Fiber: 1.1 g/100 kcal | 0 |
| Soup or stew, not a drink, with 85.5 g of water | +1 |
| Sum | 6 |
| Capped at 5 | 5 |
Our own estimate from the values per 100 g: useful for comparing foods with each other, not a measurement in people. Holt index (1995): this food was not measured.
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Nutrition facts
- Calories
- 178 kcal per serving
- 71 kcal per 100 g (3.5 oz)
- Protein
- 14.8 g per serving
- 5.9 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
- Carbohydrates
- 10.1 g per serving
- 4 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
- of which sugars
- 2.8 g per serving
- 1.1 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
- Fiber
- 2 g per serving
- 0.8 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
- Fat
- 8.5 g per serving
- 3.4 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
- of which saturated
- 3.2 g per serving
- 1.3 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
- Water
- 213.7 g per serving
- 85.5 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FNDDS 2021-2023): Soup, sopa or caldo de res (FDC ID 2707128), accessed September 23, 2026.
A typical 250 g (9 oz) serving provides about 178 kcal, 14.8 g of protein, and 2 g of fiber.
What it is and how to eat it
It is a beef soup with vegetables; USDA's recipe named sopa or caldo de res is 40% water, 30% vegetables, 20% beef and 10% a cooked base of onion, carrot and celery. It has 71 kcal, 5.91 g of protein and 3.4 g of fat per 100 g; homemade recipes vary a lot with the cut, the bone, the fat and vegetables such as corn, potato or carrot, so the figure is a reference.
A 250 g (8.8 oz) bowl, similar to the 245 g cup USDA uses for this soup, provides 178 kcal, 14.8 g of protein and 8.5 g of fat. The 2025 nutrition advisory on GLP-1 therapy notes that when hunger is low, soups are often more appealing than heavier foods such as red meat or cold cuts, and suggests eating protein-rich foods first: here that is the meat, which turns tender after cooking and can be cut into small pieces. With nausea, a few sips of broth can be a first step, and since the same advisory suggests avoiding fatty foods in the first few days of treatment, in those days it helps to skim it by removing the layer of fat that sets on top once it cools.
What the evidence says
The 2025 advisory recommends favoring legumes, dairy, seafood, eggs and lean poultry and eating red and processed meats in moderation or minimizing them, given their links to type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer in general populations. According to USDA it has 1.29 g of saturated fat and 294 mg of sodium per 100 g, about 3.2 g and 735 mg per bowl, more than a third of the 2,000 mg of sodium a day the WHO recommends not exceeding. A bowl provides about 214 g of water, a little over a tenth of the 2.0 liters of total water a day EFSA sets as the adequate intake for adult women (2.5 liters for men), a reference that counts drinks and food. If you make a big pot, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service advises dividing it into small containers so it cools quickly, refrigerating it within 2 hours, eating it within 3 to 4 days and reheating soups and broths to a rolling boil.
Satiety
The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.
What to keep in mind on a GLP-1 medication
Frequently asked questions about beef soup (caldo de res)
How much protein is in a 250 g (9 oz) serving of beef soup (caldo de res)?
100 g (3.5 oz) of beef soup (caldo de res) has 5.9 g of protein. A typical 250 g (9 oz) serving has about 14.8 g of protein. That is 8.3 g of protein per 100 kcal.
How many calories does a 250 g (9 oz) serving of beef soup (caldo de res) have?
100 g (3.5 oz) of beef soup (caldo de res) has 71 kcal. A typical 250 g (9 oz) serving has about 178 kcal. That is a very low energy density.
Does beef soup (caldo de res) have fiber?
100 g (3.5 oz) of beef soup (caldo de res) has 0.8 g of fiber. A typical 250 g (9 oz) serving has about 2 g of fiber.
Is beef soup (caldo de res) filling?
Yes, very filling for the calories it provides: our estimated satiety score is 5 out of 5. It is based on: our rule adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is an estimate based on its composition, not a measurement in people.
What should I know about beef soup (caldo de res) on a GLP-1 medication?
Based on our tags, this is what matters about beef soup (caldo de res) on a GLP-1 medication. “Low energy density”: plenty of volume for few calories; make sure it does not push protein foods off your plate. “Hydrating”: a lot of water, which contributes to hydration when you eat and drink less. These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.
What counts as a normal serving of beef soup (caldo de res)?
We use 250 g (9 oz) as a typical serving. That amount provides about 178 kcal, 14.8 g of protein, and 2 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.
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Sources
Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.
- Official databaseU.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service.USDA FoodData Central (FNDDS 2021-2023): Soup, sopa or caldo de res (FDC ID 2707128).accessed .
- Clinical guidelineObesity (Wiley).Mozaffarian D, et al. Nutritional priorities to support GLP-1 therapy for obesity: A joint Advisory from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the American Society for Nutrition, the Obesity Medicine Association, and The Obesity Society. Obesity. 2025;33(8):1475-1503. doi:10.1002/oby.24336.accessed .
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- RegulatorEFSA Journal.EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA). Scientific Opinion on Dietary Reference Values for water. EFSA Journal. 2010;8(3):1459. doi:10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1459.accessed .
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