Nutritional Yeast vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of Nutritional Yeast and Chicken Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
nutritional yeast
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in nutritional yeast and chicken broth:
- Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Nutritional yeast is a great source of iron.
- Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Nutritional yeast is high in calories and chicken broth has 98% less calories than nutritional yeast - chicken broth has 6 calories per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, nutritional yeast is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to chicken broth for protein. Nutritional yeast has a macronutrient ratio of 41:42:17 and for chicken broth, 41:28:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Nutritional Yeast | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 41% | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 42% | 28% |
| Fat | 17% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and chicken broth has 99% less carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - chicken broth has 0.44g of total carbs per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - nutritional yeast has 26.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken broth and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of sugar - chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of protein and it has 62 times more protein than chicken broth - chicken broth has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chicken broth and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of saturated fat - chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and nutritional yeast are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nutritional yeast and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - nutritional yeast has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chicken broth and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chicken broth has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken broth and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Nutritional yeast and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - nutritional yeast has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Nutritional Yeast | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 10.99 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 4 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | 40.2 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 13.5 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.5 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 2340 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 12.07 UG | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Nutritional yeast has 650% more calcium than chicken broth - chicken broth has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
iron
Nutritional yeast is a great source of iron and it has 30 times more iron than chicken broth - chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 2.2mg of iron.
potassium
Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of potassium and it has 52 times more potassium than chicken broth - chicken broth has 18mg of potassium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both nutritional yeast and chicken broth contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Nutritional Yeast | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.008 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chicken broth or nutritional yeast contain more calories in 100 grams?Nutritional yeast is high in calories and chicken broth has 100% less calories than nutritional yeast - chicken broth has 6 calories in 100g and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
Is chicken broth or nutritional yeast better for protein?
Nutritional yeast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 62 times more protein than chicken broth - chicken broth has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Does chicken broth or nutritional yeast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and chicken broth has 100% fewer carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - chicken broth has 0.44g of carbs for 100g and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
Does chicken broth or nutritional yeast contain more potassium?
Nutritional yeast is a rich source of potassium and it has 52 times more potassium than chicken broth - chicken broth has 18mg of potassium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.