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- Traditional Chicken Barley: 160 calories/2g fat/4g fiber/14g protein
- Light Zesty Southwestern-Style Vegetable: 120 calories/1g fat/8g fiber/6g protein
- Light Chicken Noodle: 140 calories/3g fat/4g fiber/10g protein
- Light Chicken & Dumpling: 160 calories/3g fat/4g fiber/12g protein
- Light Italian-Style Vegetable: 120 calories/0g fat/8g fiber/4g protein
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