Greek Yogurt vs. Chicken Broth

Nutrition comparison of Greek Yogurt and Chicken Broth

Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of greek yogurt versus chicken broth (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in greek yogurt and chicken broth:

  • Chicken broth has 11.1 times less calories than greek yogurt.
  • Chicken broth has 93.6 times less saturated fat than greek yogurt.
  • Greek yogurt has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
  • Greek yogurt has signficantly more Vitamin A than chicken broth.
  • Greek yogurt is a great source of protein.
  • Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of greek yogurt 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: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) 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 has 11.1 times less calories than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 73 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, greek yogurt is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chicken broth per calorie. Greek yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 55:22:24 and for chicken broth, 42:29:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Greek Yogurt Chicken Broth
Protein 55% 42%
Carbohydrates 22% 29%
Fat 24% 29%
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carbohydrates

Both greek yogurt and chicken broth are low in carbohydrates - greek yogurt has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in greek yogurt and chicken broth are both made of 100% sugar.

sugar

Greek yogurt and chicken broth contain similar amounts of sugar - greek yogurt has 3.6g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.

Protein

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Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 14 times more protein than chicken broth - greek yogurt has 10g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Chicken broth has 93.6 times less saturated fat than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 1.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both greek yogurt and chicken broth are low in trans fat - greek yogurt has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Greek yogurt and chicken broth contain similar amounts of cholesterol - greek yogurt has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Greek yogurt has more Vitamin C than chicken broth - greek yogurt has 0.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Greek yogurt has signficantly more Vitamin A than chicken broth - greek yogurt has 90ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Greek yogurt and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - greek yogurt has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Greek yogurt and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - greek yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Greek yogurt has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both greek yogurt and chicken broth contain significant amounts of thiamin and niacin.

Greek Yogurt Chicken Broth
Thiamin 0.044 MG 0.021 MG
Riboflavin 0.233 MG 0.059 MG
Niacin 0.197 MG 0.219 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.47 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.055 MG ~
Folate 12 UG ~
Vitamin B12 0.52 UG 0.02 UG

Minerals

calcium

Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and it has 27 times more calcium than chicken broth - greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.

iron

Greek yogurt and chicken broth contain similar amounts of iron - greek yogurt has 0.04mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.

potassium

Greek yogurt has 683% more potassium than chicken broth - greek yogurt has 141mg 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 greek yogurt and chicken broth contain small amounts of beta-carotene.

Greek Yogurt Chicken Broth
beta-carotene 6 UG 1 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 1 UG ~

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, greek yogurt has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.

Greek Yogurt Chicken Broth
other omega 6 0.002 G ~
linoleic acid 0.065 G 0.008 G
Total 0.067 G 0.008 G


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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: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .

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FAQ

Does greek yogurt or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?
Chicken broth has 11.1 times less calories than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 73 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.

Is greek yogurt or chicken broth better for protein?
Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 14 times more protein than chicken broth - greek yogurt has 10g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.

Does greek yogurt or chicken broth contain more calcium?
Greek yogurt is a rich source of calcium and it has 27 times more calcium than chicken broth - greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.