Chicken Noodle Soup
The classic soup for getting back on your feet, always linked with warmth and renewed energy: a rich chicken broth with shredded chicken and golden vermicelli. Many ask: does the vermicelli in soup raise blood sugar? The chicken protein and the fat in the broth slow the breakdown of the vermicelli starch, giving the soup a moderate glycemic index (≈35) and gradual energy.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
Make chicken and vegetables such as carrot and parsley the main part of your bowl, and keep the vermicelli light, so it gives the broth a pleasant body without adding much refined starch.
Best preparation methods
Dry-toast the vermicelli lightly in a non-stick pot before adding the broth; toasting improves the flavour and firms it up, so it soaks up less broth and doesn't turn soft.
Important Nutritional Note
Add a generous squeeze of fresh lemon and some chopped parsley just before eating; vitamin C is refreshing, and the acidity of the lemon may help slow the absorption of carbohydrate.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (250 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 86 kcal | 215 kcal |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 16.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8.5 g | 21.2 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 7.9 g | 19.8 g |
| Fat | 2.9 g | 7.2 g |
| Dietary fibre | 0.6 g | 1.5 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Soups & home-cooked dishes with a glycemic index (14), it ranks 5 (lowest first).
Smart alternatives from the same family:
Frequently asked questions
Is Chicken Noodle Soup good for weight loss?
It can fit a balanced plan with portion control: a 250 g portion gives 215 kcal, and what matters most is your total daily intake and the rest of the meal.
How does Chicken Noodle Soup affect blood sugar?
Its glycemic index is 35 (Low), a clinically reviewed estimate rather than a laboratory measurement. A typical 250 g portion has a glycemic load of 6.9 (Low), so the effect of this portion on blood sugar is limited.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Chicken Noodle Soup?
A typical 250 g portion of Chicken Noodle Soup provides about 215 kcal, 16.8 g protein, 21.2 g carbohydrate, 7.2 g fat and 1.5 g fibre.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.