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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of coconut water and chicken broth is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 5:96:0 and for chicken broth, 41:28:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Coconut Water Chicken Broth
Protein 5% 41%
Carbohydrates 96% 28%
Fat ~ 31%
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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Coconut Water or Chicken Broth .

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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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.

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