Kidney Beans vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of Kidney Beans and Chicken Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kidney beans
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kidney beans and chicken broth:
- Chicken broth has 46.2 times less carbohydrates than kidney bean.
- Kidney bean has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Kidney bean has signficantly more iron than chicken broth.
- Kidney bean is a great source of calcium, potassium and protein.
- Kidney bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kidney Beans (Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids, rinsed in tap water) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Kidney bean is high in calories and chicken broth has 95% less calories than kidney bean - chicken broth has 6 calories per 100 grams and kidney bean has 121 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kidney beans is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chicken broth per calorie. Kidney beans has a macronutrient ratio of 26:67:7 and for chicken broth, 42:29:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kidney Beans | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 29% |
| Fat | 7% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken broth has 46.2 times less carbohydrates than kidney bean - chicken broth has 0.44g of total carbs per 100 grams and kidney bean has 20.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Kidney bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - kidney bean has 6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken broth and kidney beans contain similar amounts of sugar - chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar per 100 grams and kidney bean does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Kidney bean is a great source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than chicken broth - chicken broth has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and kidney bean has 8.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chicken broth and kidney beans are low in saturated fat - chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kidney bean has 0.33g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and kidney beans are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and kidney bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Kidney beans and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - kidney bean has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chicken broth and kidney beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chicken broth has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kidney bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken broth and kidney beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kidney bean has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Kidney bean has more Vitamin K than chicken broth - kidney bean has 5.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Kidney bean has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both kidney beans and chicken broth contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Kidney Beans | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | 0.417 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 23 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kidney bean is a great source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than chicken broth - chicken broth has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and kidney bean has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Kidney bean has signficantly more iron than chicken broth - chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron per 100 grams and kidney bean has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Kidney bean is a great source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than chicken broth - chicken broth has 18mg of potassium per 100 grams and kidney bean has 250mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kidney bean has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| Kidney Beans | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.217 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.217 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: Kidney Beans (Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids, rinsed in tap water) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .
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FAQ
Does chicken broth or kidney beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Kidney bean is high in calories and chicken broth has 100% less calories than kidney bean - chicken broth has 6 calories in 100g and kidney bean has 121 calories.
Is chicken broth or kidney beans better for protein?
Kidney bean is a great source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than chicken broth - chicken broth has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and kidney bean has 8.1g of protein.
Does chicken broth or kidney beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken broth has 46.2 times fewer carbohydrates than kidney bean - chicken broth has 0.44g of carbs for 100g and kidney bean has 20.8g of carbohydrates.