Baguette vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of Baguette and Chicken Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baguette
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baguette and chicken broth:
- Baguette has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- Baguette is a great source of calcium, dietary fiber and protein.
- Baguette is an excellent source of iron.
- Chicken broth has 9.7 times less sugar than baguette.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baguette (Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough)) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baguette is high in calories and chicken broth has 98% less calories than baguette - baguette has 272 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baguette is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chicken broth per calorie. Baguette has a macronutrient ratio of 16:76:8 and for chicken broth, 42:29:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baguette | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 76% | 29% |
| Fat | 8% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baguette is high in carbohydrates and chicken broth has 99% less carbohydrates than baguette - baguette has 51.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in baguette are made of 87% starch, 9% sugar and 4% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in chicken broth comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Baguette is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - baguette has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken broth has 9.7 times less sugar than baguette - baguette has 4.6g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Baguette is a great source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than chicken broth - baguette has 10.8g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baguette and chicken broth are low in saturated fat - baguette has 0.53g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both baguette and chicken broth are low in trans fat - baguette has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and baguette are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and baguette does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chicken broth and baguette contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chicken broth has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and baguette does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Baguette and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - baguette has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Baguette and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baguette has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Baguette has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
| Baguette | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.71 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.427 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | 4.817 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.455 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 123 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Baguette is a great source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than chicken broth - baguette has 52mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Baguette is an excellent source of iron and it has 54 times more iron than chicken broth - baguette has 3.9mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Baguette has 550% more potassium than chicken broth - baguette has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, baguette has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| Baguette | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.79 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.791 G | 0.008 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Baguette (Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough)) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .
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FAQ
Does baguette or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Baguette is high in calories and chicken broth has 100% less calories than baguette - baguette has 272 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is baguette or chicken broth better for protein?
Baguette is a great source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than chicken broth - baguette has 10.8g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does baguette or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baguette is high in carbohydrates and chicken broth has 100% fewer carbohydrates than baguette - baguette has 51.9g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates. the carbs in baguette are made of 90% starch, 10% sugar and 0% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in chicken broth comprise of 100% sugar.
Does baguette or chicken broth contain more iron?
Baguette is an abundant source of iron and it has 54 times more iron than chicken broth - baguette has 3.9mg of iron in 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.