Flaxseeds vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of Flaxseeds and Chicken Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
flaxseeds
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in flaxseeds and chicken broth:
- Chicken broth has signficantly less carbohydrates than flaxseed.
- Chicken broth has signficantly less saturated fat than flaxseed.
- Flaxseed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- Flaxseed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Flaxseeds (Seeds, flaxseed) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Flaxseed is high in calories and chicken broth has 99% less calories than flaxseed - flaxseed has 534 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, flaxseeds is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chicken broth per calorie. Flaxseeds has a macronutrient ratio of 13:21:66 and for chicken broth, 42:29:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Flaxseeds | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 21% | 29% |
| Fat | 66% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken broth has signficantly less carbohydrates than flaxseed - flaxseed has 28.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in flaxseeds are made of 95% dietary fiber and 5% sugar, whereas the carbs in chicken broth comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Flaxseed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - flaxseed has 27.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Flaxseeds and chicken broth contain similar amounts of sugar - flaxseed has 1.6g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Flaxseed is an excellent source of protein and it has 27 times more protein than chicken broth - flaxseed has 18.3g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chicken broth has signficantly less saturated fat than flaxseed - flaxseed has 3.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and flaxseeds are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and flaxseed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Flaxseeds and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - flaxseed has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chicken broth and flaxseeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chicken broth has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and flaxseed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Flaxseeds and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - flaxseed has 0.31mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Flaxseeds and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - flaxseed has 4.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Flaxseed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
| Flaxseeds | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.644 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.161 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | 3.08 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.985 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 87 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Flaxseed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 62 times more calcium than chicken broth - flaxseed has 255mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Flaxseed is an excellent source of iron and it has 80 times more iron than chicken broth - flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Flaxseed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 44 times more potassium than chicken broth - flaxseed has 813mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, flaxseed has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| Flaxseeds | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.007 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 5.903 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 5.91 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: Flaxseeds (Seeds, flaxseed) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .
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FAQ
Does flaxseeds or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Flaxseed is high in calories and chicken broth has 100% less calories than flaxseed - flaxseed has 534 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is flaxseeds or chicken broth better for protein?
Flaxseed is a fantastic source of protein and it has 27 times more protein than chicken broth - flaxseed has 18.3g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does flaxseeds or chicken broth contain more calcium?
Flaxseed is a rich source of calcium and it has 62 times more calcium than chicken broth - flaxseed has 255mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
Does flaxseeds or chicken broth contain more iron?
Flaxseed is an abundant source of iron and it has 80 times more iron than chicken broth - flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron in 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
Does flaxseeds or chicken broth contain more potassium?
Flaxseed is a rich source of potassium and it has 44 times more potassium than chicken broth - flaxseed has 813mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.