Buttermilk vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of Buttermilk and Chicken Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
buttermilk
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in buttermilk and chicken broth:
- Buttermilk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than chicken broth.
- Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Chicken broth has 10.3 times less sugar than buttermilk.
- Chicken broth has 145 times less saturated fat than buttermilk.
- Chicken broth has 9.3 times less calories than buttermilk.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) 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 9.3 times less calories than buttermilk - buttermilk has 62 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, buttermilk is much lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to chicken broth for carbs. Buttermilk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for chicken broth, 42:29:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Buttermilk | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 29% |
| Fat | 48% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both buttermilk and chicken broth are low in carbohydrates - buttermilk has 4.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in buttermilk and chicken broth are both made of 100% sugar.
sugar
Chicken broth has 10.3 times less sugar than buttermilk - buttermilk has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Buttermilk has 402% more protein than chicken broth - buttermilk has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chicken broth has 145 times less saturated fat than buttermilk - buttermilk has 1.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Buttermilk and chicken broth contain similar amounts of cholesterol - buttermilk has 11mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Buttermilk has more Vitamin A than chicken broth - buttermilk has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than chicken broth - buttermilk has 52iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Buttermilk and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - buttermilk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Buttermilk and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - buttermilk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Buttermilk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both buttermilk and chicken broth contain significant amounts of thiamin and niacin.
| Buttermilk | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.047 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.172 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | 0.09 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 5 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.46 UG | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 27 times more calcium than chicken broth - buttermilk has 115mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Buttermilk and chicken broth contain similar amounts of iron - buttermilk has 0.03mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Buttermilk has 650% more potassium than chicken broth - buttermilk has 135mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both buttermilk and chicken broth contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Buttermilk | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, buttermilk has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| Buttermilk | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.122 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.122 G | 0.008 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: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does buttermilk or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken broth has 9.3 times less calories than buttermilk - buttermilk has 62 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is buttermilk or chicken broth better for protein?
Buttermilk has 400% more protein than chicken broth - buttermilk has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does buttermilk or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both buttermilk and chicken broth are low in carbohydrates - buttermilk has 4.9g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates. the carbs in buttermilk and chicken broth are both made of 100% sugar.
Does buttermilk or chicken broth contain more calcium?
Buttermilk is a rich source of calcium and it has 27 times more calcium than chicken broth - buttermilk has 115mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.