Coconut Water vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of Coconut Water and Chicken Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coconut water
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut water and chicken broth:
- Chicken broth has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Coconut water has signficantly more Vitamin C than chicken broth.
- Coconut water has signficantly more potassium than chicken broth.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coconut Water (Beverages, Coconut water, ready-to-drink, unsweetened) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken broth and coconut water contain similar amounts of calories - chicken broth has 6 calories per 100 grams and coconut water has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coconut water is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chicken broth per calorie. Coconut water has a macronutrient ratio of 5:95:0 and for chicken broth, 42:29:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coconut Water | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 29% |
| Fat | ~ | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both chicken broth and coconut water are low in carbohydrates - chicken broth has 0.44g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut water has 4.2g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in chicken broth and coconut water are both made of 100% sugar.
sugar
Chicken broth and coconut water contain similar amounts of sugar - chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut water has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chicken broth and coconut water contain similar amounts of protein - chicken broth has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and coconut water has 0.22g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chicken broth and coconut water are low in saturated fat - chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut water does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and coconut water are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and coconut water does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Coconut water has signficantly more Vitamin C than chicken broth - coconut water has 9.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chicken broth and coconut water contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chicken broth has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut water does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken broth and coconut water contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut water does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chicken broth has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12. Both coconut water and chicken broth contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Coconut Water | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.219 MG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chicken broth and coconut water contain similar amounts of calcium - chicken broth has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut water has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken broth and coconut water contain similar amounts of iron - chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut water has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Coconut water has signficantly more potassium than chicken broth - chicken broth has 18mg of potassium per 100 grams and coconut water has 165mg 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: Coconut Water (Beverages, Coconut water, ready-to-drink, unsweetened) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken 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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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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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% | 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 chicken broth or coconut water contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken broth and coconut water contain similar amounts of calories - chicken broth has 6 calories in 100g and coconut water has 18 calories.
Is chicken broth or coconut water better for protein?
Chicken broth and coconut water contain similar amounts of protein - chicken broth has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and coconut water has 0.22g of protein.
Does chicken broth or coconut water have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both chicken broth and coconut water are low in carbohydrates - chicken broth has 0.44g of carbs for 100g and coconut water has 4.2g of carbohydrates. the carbs in chicken broth and coconut water are both made of 100% sugar.