Beer vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of Beer and Chicken Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beer
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beer and chicken broth:
- Chicken broth has 6.1 times less calories than beer.
- Chicken broth has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, beer contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken broth has 6.1 times less calories than beer - beer has 43 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
| Beer | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | 29% |
| Fat | ~ | 29% |
| Alcohol | 64% | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both beer and chicken broth are low in carbohydrates - beer has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in chicken broth are made of 100% sugar, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.
sugar
Chicken broth and beer contain similar amounts of sugar - chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beer and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chicken broth and beer are low in saturated fat - chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and beer are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chicken broth and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chicken broth has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken broth and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chicken broth has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, beer contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both beer and chicken broth contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B12.
| Beer | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | 0.513 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.041 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 6 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Beer and chicken broth contain similar amounts of calcium - beer has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Beer and chicken broth contain similar amounts of iron - beer has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Beer and chicken broth contain similar amounts of potassium - beer has 27mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.
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: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does beer or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken broth has 6.1 times less calories than beer - beer has 43 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is beer or chicken broth better for protein?
Beer and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does beer or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both beer and chicken broth are low in carbohydrates - beer has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates. the carbs in chicken broth are made of 100% sugar, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.