Beef Broth vs. Vegetable Broth
Nutrition comparison of Beef Broth and Vegetable 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
vegetable broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef broth and vegetable broth:
- Vegetable broth has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, beef broth contains more niacin, folate and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef Broth (Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve) and Vegetable Broth (Soup, vegetable broth, ready to serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beef broth and vegetable broth contain similar amounts of calories - beef broth has 7 calories per 100 grams and vegetable broth has 5 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef broth is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to vegetable broth per calorie. Beef broth has a macronutrient ratio of 71:0:29 and for vegetable broth, 15:68:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef Broth | Vegetable Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 68% |
| Fat | 29% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both beef broth and vegetable broth are low in carbohydrates - beef broth has 0.04g of total carbs per 100 grams and vegetable broth has 0.93g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Vegetable broth and beef broth contain similar amounts of sugar - vegetable broth has 0.55g of sugar per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beef broth and vegetable broth contain similar amounts of protein - beef broth has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and vegetable broth has 0.24g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both beef broth and vegetable broth are low in saturated fat - beef broth has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and vegetable broth has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Vegetable broth and beef broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - vegetable broth has 0.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Vegetable broth has more Vitamin A than beef broth - vegetable broth has 12ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Vegetable broth and beef broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vegetable broth has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Vegetable broth has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, beef broth contains more niacin, folate and Vitamin B12. Both beef broth and vegetable broth contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Beef Broth | Vegetable Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.002 MG | 0.023 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.021 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.02 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | 0.007 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Beef broth and vegetable broth contain similar amounts of calcium - beef broth has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and vegetable broth has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Beef broth and vegetable broth contain similar amounts of iron - beef broth has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and vegetable broth has 0.06mg of iron.
potassium
Beef broth and vegetable broth contain similar amounts of potassium - beef broth has 54mg of potassium per 100 grams and vegetable broth has 19mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both beef broth and vegetable broth contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Beef Broth | Vegetable Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.01 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.01 G | 0.004 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Beef Broth (Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve) and Vegetable Broth (Soup, vegetable broth, 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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| G | 5% | sugar | 5% | G | |||
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | sodium | 5% |
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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% | iron | 5% |
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5% | magnesium | 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 beef broth or vegetable broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Beef broth and vegetable broth contain similar amounts of calories - beef broth has 7 calories in 100g and vegetable broth has 5 calories.
Is beef broth or vegetable broth better for protein?
Beef broth and vegetable broth contain similar amounts of protein - beef broth has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and vegetable broth has 0.24g of protein.
Does beef broth or vegetable broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both beef broth and vegetable broth are low in carbohydrates - beef broth has 0.04g of carbs for 100g and vegetable broth has 0.93g of carbohydrates.