Chicken Broth vs. Leeks
Nutrition comparison of Chicken Broth and Leeks
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chicken broth
versus
leeks
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken broth and leeks:
- Chicken broth has 31.1 times less carbohydrates than leek.
- Chicken broth has 9.1 times less calories than leek.
- Leek has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- Leek has signficantly more Vitamin A than chicken broth.
- Leek has signficantly more Vitamin C than chicken broth.
- Leek has signficantly more dietary fiber than chicken broth.
- Leek has signficantly more potassium than chicken broth.
- Leek is a great source of calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) and Leeks (Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken broth has 9.1 times less calories than leek - leek has 61 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken broth is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to leeks per calorie. Chicken broth has a macronutrient ratio of 42:29:29 and for leeks, 9:86:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken Broth | Leeks | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 42% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 29% | 86% |
| Fat | 29% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken broth has 31.1 times less carbohydrates than leek - leek has 14.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Leek has signficantly more dietary fiber than chicken broth - leek has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Leeks and chicken broth contain similar amounts of sugar - leek has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Leeks and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - leek has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both leeks and chicken broth are low in saturated fat - leek has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and leeks are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and leek does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Leek has signficantly more Vitamin C than chicken broth - leek has 12mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Leek has signficantly more Vitamin A than chicken broth - leek has 83ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Leeks and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - leek has 0.92mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Leek has more Vitamin K than chicken broth - leek has 47ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Leek has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12. Both chicken broth and leeks contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Chicken Broth | Leeks | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.059 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Niacin | 0.219 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.14 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.233 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 64 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Leek is a great source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than chicken broth - leek has 59mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Leek is a great source of iron and it has 29 times more iron than chicken broth - leek has 2.1mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Leek has signficantly more potassium than chicken broth - leek has 180mg 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,
| Chicken Broth | Leeks | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 1000 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1900 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, leek has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| Chicken Broth | Leeks | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.067 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.067 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: Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) and Leeks (Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does leeks or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken broth has 9.1 times less calories than leek - leek has 61 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is leeks or chicken broth better for protein?
Leeks and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - leek has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does leeks or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken broth has 31.1 times fewer carbohydrates than leek - leek has 14.2g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.