Egg White vs. Beef Broth
Nutrition comparison of Egg White and Beef Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg white
versus
beef broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg white and beef broth:
- Beef broth has 6.4 times less calories than egg white.
- Egg white has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, beef broth contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Egg white is a great source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg White (Egg, white, raw, fresh) 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
Beef broth has 6.4 times less calories than egg white - beef broth has 7 calories per 100 grams and egg white has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg white is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to beef broth per calorie. Egg white has a macronutrient ratio of 91:6:4 and for beef broth, 71:0:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg White | Beef Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 91% | 71% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | ~ |
| Fat | 4% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both beef broth and egg white are low in carbohydrates - beef broth has 0.04g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg white has 0.73g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Egg white and beef broth contain similar amounts of sugar - egg white has 0.71g of sugar per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Egg white is a great source of protein and it has 856% more protein than beef broth - beef broth has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and egg white has 10.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both beef broth and egg white are low in saturated fat - beef broth has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg white does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
The B Vitamins
Egg white has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, beef broth contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both egg white and beef broth contain significant amounts of folate and Vitamin B12.
| Egg White | Beef Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.004 MG | 0.002 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.439 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 0.105 MG | 0.78 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09 UG | 0.07 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Beef broth and egg white contain similar amounts of calcium - beef broth has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg white has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Beef broth and egg white contain similar amounts of iron - beef broth has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and egg white has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Egg white has 202% more potassium than beef broth - beef broth has 54mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg white has 163mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Egg White or Beef Broth .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Egg White (Egg, white, raw, fresh) and Beef Broth (Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve) .
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FAQ
Does beef broth or egg white contain more calories in 100 grams?Beef broth has 6.4 times less calories than egg white - beef broth has 7 calories in 100g and egg white has 52 calories.
Is beef broth or egg white better for protein?
Egg white is a great source of protein and it has 860% more protein than beef broth - beef broth has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and egg white has 10.9g of protein.