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Caldo Verde (Portuguese Potato & Kale Soup): Original vs Lighter

Compare the original Caldo Verde (Portuguese Potato & Kale Soup) (36 health score, 170 kcal) with our lighter version (65 health score). See exactly what changed.

Portuguese Cuisine

Caldo Verde (Portuguese Potato & Kale Soup)

Original: 36 → Lighter: 65 +29 points

🔴 Original Version

Health Score36

Calories170 kcal

Protein4.5g

🟢 Lighter Version

Health Score65

Calories124 kcal

Protein3.3g

🔄 What Changed — Ingredient Swaps

Ingredient	Original	Lighter	kcal Impact
❌ 70 g chorizo, sliced (optional but traditional)	70g	0g	-207 kcal
▼ 2 tsp olive oil (10 g)	20g	10g	-88 kcal
▼ 700 g potatoes (cooked), roughly mashed	750g	700g	-43 kcal
▲ 320 g kale, very thinly sliced	220g	320g	+35 kcal
▲ 1 large onion (200 g), chopped	180g	200g	+8 kcal
▲ 1.3 L water (1300 g)	1200g	1300g	+0 kcal
▼ scant 1/3 tsp salt (2 g)	3g	2g	+0 kcal
Net Change			-296 kcal

📊 Macro Comparison

■ Original ■ Lighter

Calories

170 kcal

124 kcal

Protein

Fat

Sat Fat

Carbs

26g

24g

Fiber

Sodium

275mg

144mg

Potassium

535mg

516mg

🎯 Clinical Badges (Lighter Version)

💪 High Protein 🌾 High Fiber 🔥 Under 500 kcal 🫒 Mediterranean Aligned ❤️ Heart Healthy 💉 Diabetic Friendly 🧂 Low Sodium 🍌 Potassium Rich

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