Calories in Swanson Meal Chicken & Dumplings

Serving Size: Per 1 cup (462.0g)
Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 258.7
  • Total Fat 12.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 4.5 g
  • Cholesterol 73.9 mg
  • Sodium 831.6 mg
  • Potassium 207.9 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 26.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.9 g
  • Sugars 0.0 g
  • Protein 12.0 g
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 27.7 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.0 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg

Note: The nutrition information for this food comes from the USDA Food Central Database. The data from the USDA is generally pretty accurate. However, please use the data on this page at your own risk. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet put forth by the FDA. Actual daily nutrient requirements may be different based on your gender, age, level of physical activity, medical issues and other factors.

Nutrition Summary

With 258.7 calories per serving (Per 1 cup (462.0g)), Swanson Meal Chicken & Dumplings is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (12.0g, 41.5% of calories), including 4.5g of saturated fat. One thing to note: a single serving contains 831.6mg of sodium (36% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.


Diet & Nutrition Tags

⚠️ High Sodium

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.


Ingredients

Chicken Stock, Spaetzle Dumplings (water, Enriched Wheat Flour [wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Eggs, Enriched Durum Wheat Flour [durum Wheat Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Salt, Spices, Natural Flavor, Turmeric [for Color]), Chicken Meat, Cream (milk), Modified Food Starch, Water, Contains Less than 2% of: Chicken Fat, Vegetable Oil, Wheat Flour, Salt, Soy Protein Concentrate, Sodium Phosphate, Spice, Soy Protein Isolate, Dehydrated Onions, Yeast Extract, Beta Carotene (for Color), Dehydrated Chicken, Flavoring.

Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ⚠️ Flavour Enhancers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers detected: Modified Food Starch

Flavour Enhancers detected: Yeast Extract

Fortification / Enrichment agents detected: Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Beta Carotene

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list provided in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.


% Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Swanson Meal Chicken & Dumplings contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 258.7 kcal 12.9%
Total Fat 12.0 g 15%
Saturated Fat 4.5 g 22%
Cholesterol 73.9 mg 25%
Sodium 831.6 mg 36% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate 26.0 g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.9 g 3%
Protein 12.0 g 24%
Calcium 27.7 mg 2%
Iron 1.0 mg 6%
Potassium 207.9 mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.


Calorie Analysis

Swanson Meal Chicken & Dumplings accounts for 12.9% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 41.5% of the calories.

Fat 41.5%
Carbs 40%
Protein 18.5%
Fat 41.5% Carbs 40% Protein 18.5%

Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 258.7 calories in Swanson Meal Chicken & Dumplings? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 19.6 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 44.6 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 28.3 min
HIIT 24.0 min
Basketball: General 42.6 min

You can find more information on the calories burned doing popular exercises here.




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