Chicken Breast vs. Beef Broth
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chicken Breast 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 breast
versus
beef broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken breast and beef broth:
- Chicken breast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Chicken breast is a great source of potassium.
- Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) 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 breast is high in calories and beef broth has 96% less calories than chicken breast - chicken breast has 165 calories per 100 grams and beef broth has 7 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken breast is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to beef broth for carbs. Chicken breast has a macronutrient ratio of 79:0:21 and for beef broth, 69:3:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken Breast | Beef Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 79% | 69% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 3% |
| Fat | 21% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both beef broth and chicken breast are low in carbohydrates - beef broth has 0.04g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein and it has 26 times more protein than beef broth - chicken breast has 31g of protein per 100 grams and beef broth has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chicken breast and beef broth contain similar amounts of saturated fat - chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beef broth has 0.11g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Beef broth has less cholesterol than chicken breast - chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chicken breast has more Vitamin A than beef broth - chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Chicken breast has more Vitamin D than beef broth - chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken breast and beef broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chicken breast and beef broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chicken breast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both chicken breast and beef broth contain significant amounts of folate.
| Chicken Breast | Beef Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.07 MG | 0.002 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 13.712 MG | 0.78 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.965 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34 UG | 0.07 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chicken breast has 150% more calcium than beef broth - chicken breast has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and beef broth has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken breast has 512% more iron than beef broth - chicken breast has 1mg of iron per 100 grams and beef broth has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Chicken breast is a great source of potassium and it has 374% more potassium than beef broth - chicken breast has 256mg 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 breast has more linoleic acid than beef broth per 100 grams.
| Chicken Breast | Beef Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.59 G | 0.01 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.06 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.65 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 Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) and Beef Broth (Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chicken breast or beef broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken breast is high in calories and beef broth has 100% less calories than chicken breast - chicken breast has 165 calories in 100g and beef broth has 7 calories.
Is chicken breast or beef broth better for protein?
Chicken breast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 26 times more protein than beef broth - chicken breast has 31g of protein per 100 grams and beef broth has 1.1g of protein.