Beef Broth vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of Beef Broth and Chicken Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beef broth
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef broth and chicken broth:
- Chicken broth has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, beef broth contains more niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef Broth (Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beef broth and chicken broth contain similar amounts of calories - beef broth has 7 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef broth is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to chicken broth for fat. Beef broth has a macronutrient ratio of 69:3:29 and for chicken broth, 42:29:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef Broth | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 69% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 29% |
| Fat | 29% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both beef broth and chicken broth are low in carbohydrates - beef broth has 0.04g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Chicken broth and beef broth contain similar amounts of sugar - chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beef broth and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - beef broth has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both beef broth and chicken broth are low in saturated fat - beef broth has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and beef broth are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chicken broth and beef broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chicken broth has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken broth and beef broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chicken broth has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, beef broth contains more niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Beef Broth | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.002 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.021 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.02 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 2 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07 UG | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Beef broth and chicken broth contain similar amounts of calcium - beef broth has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Beef broth and chicken broth contain similar amounts of iron - beef broth has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Beef broth and chicken broth contain similar amounts of potassium - beef broth has 54mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both beef broth and chicken broth contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Beef Broth | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.01 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.01 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: Beef Broth (Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 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% | 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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does beef broth or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Beef broth and chicken broth contain similar amounts of calories - beef broth has 7 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is beef broth or chicken broth better for protein?
Beef broth and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - beef broth has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.