Soup, minestrone, homemade

Minestrone is a soup usually made with vegetables, beans and pasta. These figures describe a homemade recipe, so the nutrient content may differ according to the ingredients used. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with smaller amounts of fat and protein. Per 100g, it contains 7.6g carbohydrate, 2.3g fat, 2.1g protein and 0.97g salt.

Carbohydrate provides energy, while protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues. The salt content is worth noting for people monitoring their salt intake, particularly as stock and added salt can affect the amount in homemade soup. The amount eaten also affects the total salt and energy consumed. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.