Salmon vs. Beef Broth
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Beef Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
beef broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and beef broth:
- Salmon has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Beef Broth (Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Salmon is high in calories and beef broth has 94% less calories than salmon - beef broth has 7 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is heavier in fat and similar to beef broth for protein and carbs. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for beef broth, 69:3:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Beef Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 69% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 3% |
| Fat | 33% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both beef broth and salmon are low in carbohydrates - beef broth has 0.04g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 16 times more protein than beef broth - beef broth has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both beef broth and salmon are low in saturated fat - beef broth has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and beef broth are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Beef broth has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Salmon has more Vitamin A than beef broth - salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than beef broth - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Salmon has more Vitamin E than beef broth - salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Salmon and beef broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Salmon has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both salmon and beef broth contain significant amounts of folate.
| Salmon | Beef Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.002 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 0.78 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | 0.07 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Beef broth and salmon contain similar amounts of calcium - beef broth has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Beef broth and salmon contain similar amounts of iron - beef broth has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Salmon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 578% more potassium than beef broth - beef broth has 54mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, salmon has more linoleic acid than beef broth per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Beef Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.085 G | 0.01 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: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Beef Broth (Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve) .
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does beef broth or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Salmon is high in calories and beef broth has 90% less calories than salmon - beef broth has 7 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is beef broth or salmon better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 16 times more protein than beef broth - beef broth has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does beef broth or salmon contain more potassium?
Salmon is a rich source of potassium and it has 580% more potassium than beef broth - beef broth has 54mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.