Salmon vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Chicken Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and chicken broth:
- Chicken broth has 22 times less cholesterol than salmon.
- Salmon has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Salmon is high in calories and chicken broth has 95% less calories than salmon - chicken broth has 6 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chicken broth per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for chicken broth, 42:29:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 29% |
| Fat | 33% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both chicken broth and salmon are low in carbohydrates - chicken broth has 0.44g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken broth and salmon contain similar amounts of sugar - chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 31 times more protein than chicken broth - chicken broth has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chicken broth and salmon are low in saturated fat - chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and chicken broth are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Chicken broth has 22 times less cholesterol than salmon - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and salmon has 46mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Salmon has more Vitamin A than chicken broth - salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than chicken broth - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken broth and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Salmon and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Salmon has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both salmon and chicken broth contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Salmon | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 4 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chicken broth and salmon contain similar amounts of calcium - chicken broth has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken broth and salmon contain similar amounts of iron - chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Salmon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 19 times more potassium than chicken broth - chicken broth has 18mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, salmon has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.085 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: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 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 salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Salmon is high in calories and chicken broth has 100% less calories than salmon - chicken broth has 6 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is chicken broth or salmon better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 31 times more protein than chicken broth - chicken broth has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does chicken broth or salmon contain more potassium?
Salmon is a rich source of potassium and it has 19 times more potassium than chicken broth - chicken broth has 18mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.