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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of beef broth and chicken broth is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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



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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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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.