French Onion Soup vs Soupe à l'oignon
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | French Onion Soup | Soupe à l'oignon |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | — |
| NOVA group | 3 | 4 |
| Calories | 47 kcal | 129 kcal |
| Fat | 2.1 g | 1.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Sugars | 2.9 g | 7.6 g |
| Salt | 1 g | 4.9 g |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 2.6 g |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 2.2 g |
| Additives | 0 | 0 |
| Allergens | Milk, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites | None |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- French Onion Soup has 63% fewer calories (47 kcal vs 129 kcal).
- Soupe à l'oignon has 28% less fat (1.5 g vs 2.1 g).
- Soupe à l'oignon has 83% less saturated fat (0.1 g vs 0.7 g).
- French Onion Soup has 62% less sugar (2.9 g vs 7.6 g).
- French Onion Soup has 81% less salt (1 g vs 4.9 g).
- Soupe à l'oignon has 65% more fiber (2.6 g vs 0.9 g).
- Soupe à l'oignon has 21% more protein (2.2 g vs 1.7 g).
- French Onion Soup is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only French Onion Soup lists: Milk, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
- Only Soupe à l'oignon lists: None.
Ingredients
French Onion Soup
• Water Onions White Wine (contains • Sulphites) (10%) · Beef Stock (Water · Beef Bones Tomato Purée Onions. • • • Carrots) (3%) Marsala Wine (contains Sulphites) (3%) Sunflower Oil. . Cornflour Butter (Milk) Garlic · Sea • • Salt Thyme Bay Leaves. Contains alcohol. Reject if safety button can be pushed down before opening.
Soupe à l'oignon
Fécule de pomme de terre, oignons en lanières 24,8%, sel, oignons en poudre 10,3%, sucre, arôme, arômes naturels, huile de colza.
FAQ
Which is healthier: French Onion Soup or Soupe à l'oignon?
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
French Onion Soup has fewer calories: 47 kcal versus 129 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
French Onion Soup has less sugar: 2.9 g versus 7.6 g per 100 g.