Pork vs. Beef Broth
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Pork 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
pork
versus
beef broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pork and beef broth:
- Pork has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Pork is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) 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
Pork is high in calories and beef broth has 98% less calories than pork - pork has 297 calories per 100 grams and beef broth has 7 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pork is much lighter in protein, much heavier in fat and similar to beef broth for carbs. Pork has a macronutrient ratio of 36:0:65 and for beef broth, 69:3:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pork | Beef Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 69% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 3% |
| Fat | 65% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both beef broth and pork are low in carbohydrates - beef broth has 0.04g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pork is an excellent source of protein and it has 21 times more protein than beef broth - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and beef broth has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pork is high in saturated fat and beef broth has 99% less saturated fat than pork - pork has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beef broth has 0.11g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Beef broth has less cholesterol than pork - pork has 94mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pork has more Vitamin C than beef broth - pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pork and beef broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Pork has more Vitamin D than beef broth - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pork and beef broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pork has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both pork and beef broth contain significant amounts of folate.
| Pork | Beef Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.706 MG | 0.002 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.22 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 4.206 MG | 0.78 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.52 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.391 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54 UG | 0.07 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pork has 267% more calcium than beef broth - pork has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and beef broth has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Pork has 659% more iron than beef broth - pork has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and beef broth has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Pork is an excellent source of potassium and it has 570% more potassium than beef broth - pork has 362mg of potassium per 100 grams and beef broth has 54mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pork has more linoleic acid than beef broth per 100 grams.
| Pork | Beef Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.64 G | 0.01 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.08 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.72 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: Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) and Beef Broth (Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve) .
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FAQ
Does pork or beef broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Pork is high in calories and beef broth has 100% less calories than pork - pork has 297 calories in 100g and beef broth has 7 calories.
Is pork or beef broth better for protein?
Pork is a fantastic source of protein and it has 21 times more protein than beef broth - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and beef broth has 1.1g of protein.
Does pork or beef broth contain more potassium?
Pork is a rich source of potassium and it has 570% more potassium than beef broth - pork has 362mg of potassium in 100 grams and beef broth has 54mg of potassium.