Chicken vs. Beef Broth
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chicken and Beef Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
chicken
versus
beef broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken and beef broth:
- Beef broth has 27.2 times less saturated fat than chicken.
- Beef broth has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken.
- Chicken has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Chicken is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) and Beef Broth (Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken is high in calories and beef broth has 96% less calories than chicken - chicken has 189 calories per 100 grams and beef broth has 7 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken is lighter in protein, much heavier in fat and similar to beef broth for carbs. Chicken has a macronutrient ratio of 49:0:52 and for beef broth, 69:3:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken | Beef Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 49% | 69% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 3% |
| Fat | 52% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both beef broth and chicken are low in carbohydrates - beef broth has 0.04g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken is an excellent source of protein and it has 19 times more protein than beef broth - chicken has 23.3g of protein per 100 grams and beef broth has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Beef broth has 27.2 times less saturated fat than chicken - chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beef broth has 0.11g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chicken and beef broth are low in trans fat - chicken has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Beef broth has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken - chicken has 107mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Chicken has more Vitamin E than beef broth - chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chicken and beef broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chicken has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both chicken and beef broth contain significant amounts of folate.
| Chicken | Beef Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.121 MG | 0.002 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.302 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 7.107 MG | 0.78 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.327 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.538 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.51 UG | 0.07 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chicken and beef broth contain similar amounts of calcium - chicken has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and beef broth has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken has 447% more iron than beef broth - chicken has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and beef broth has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Chicken is an excellent source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than beef broth - chicken has 677mg of potassium per 100 grams and beef broth has 54mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken has more linoleic acid than beef broth per 100 grams.
| Chicken | Beef Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.02 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.818 G | 0.01 G |
| Total | 1.838 G | 0.01 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: Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) and Beef Broth (Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve) .
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FAQ
Does chicken or beef broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken is high in calories and beef broth has 100% less calories than chicken - chicken has 189 calories in 100g and beef broth has 7 calories.
Is chicken or beef broth better for protein?
Chicken is a fantastic source of protein and it has 19 times more protein than beef broth - chicken has 23.3g of protein per 100 grams and beef broth has 1.1g of protein.
Does chicken or beef broth contain more potassium?
Chicken is a rich source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than beef broth - chicken has 677mg of potassium in 100 grams and beef broth has 54mg of potassium.