Lentils vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lentils and Chicken Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lentils
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lentils and chicken broth:
- Chicken broth has 44.7 times less carbohydrates than lentil.
- Lentil has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- Lentil is a great source of protein.
- Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lentil is high in calories and chicken broth has 95% less calories than lentil - lentil has 116 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lentils is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chicken broth per calorie. Lentils has a macronutrient ratio of 30:67:3 and for chicken broth, 42:29:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lentils | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 30% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 29% |
| Fat | 3% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken broth has 44.7 times less carbohydrates than lentil - lentil has 20.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lentils and chicken broth contain similar amounts of sugar - lentil has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 13 times more protein than chicken broth - lentil has 9g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lentils and chicken broth are low in saturated fat - lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and lentils are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lentil has more Vitamin C than chicken broth - lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chicken broth and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chicken broth has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lentils and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lentils and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lentil has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12. Both lentils and chicken broth contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Lentils | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.169 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | 1.06 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.638 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 181 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lentil has 375% more calcium than chicken broth - lentil has 19mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 46 times more iron than chicken broth - lentil has 3.3mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Lentil is an excellent source of potassium and it has 19 times more potassium than chicken broth - lentil has 369mg 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 lentils and chicken broth contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Lentils | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5 UG | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lentil has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| Lentils | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.137 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.137 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: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lentils or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Lentil is high in calories and chicken broth has 100% less calories than lentil - lentil has 116 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is lentils or chicken broth better for protein?
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 13 times more protein than chicken broth - lentil has 9g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does lentils or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken broth has 44.7 times fewer carbohydrates than lentil - lentil has 20.1g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
Does lentils or chicken broth contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 46 times more iron than chicken broth - lentil has 3.3mg of iron in 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
Does lentils or chicken broth contain more potassium?
Lentil is a rich source of potassium and it has 19 times more potassium than chicken broth - lentil has 369mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.