Skim Milk vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of Skim Milk and Chicken Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
skim milk
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in skim milk and chicken broth:
- Chicken broth has 10.8 times less sugar than skim milk.
- Chicken broth has 4.6 times less calories than skim milk.
- Skim milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken broth has 4.6 times less calories than skim milk - skim milk has 34 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, skim milk is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to chicken broth for protein. Skim milk has a macronutrient ratio of 40:58:2 and for chicken broth, 42:29:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Skim Milk | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 40% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 58% | 29% |
| Fat | 2% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both skim milk and chicken broth are low in carbohydrates - skim milk has 5g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in skim milk and chicken broth are both made of 100% sugar.
sugar
Chicken broth has 10.8 times less sugar than skim milk - skim milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Skim milk has 427% more protein than chicken broth - skim milk has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both skim milk and chicken broth are low in saturated fat - skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both skim milk and chicken broth are low in cholesterol - skim milk has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Skim milk has more Vitamin A than chicken broth - skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Skim milk has more Vitamin D than chicken broth - skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Skim milk and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Skim milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both skim milk and chicken broth contain significant amounts of thiamin and niacin.
| Skim Milk | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 5 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 UG | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than chicken broth - skim milk has 122mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Skim milk and chicken broth contain similar amounts of iron - skim milk has 0.03mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Skim milk has 767% more potassium than chicken broth - skim milk has 156mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both skim milk and chicken broth contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Skim Milk | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.002 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: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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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% | 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% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does skim milk or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken broth has 4.6 times less calories than skim milk - skim milk has 34 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is skim milk or chicken broth better for protein?
Skim milk has 430% more protein than chicken broth - skim milk has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does skim milk or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both skim milk and chicken broth are low in carbohydrates - skim milk has 5g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates. the carbs in skim milk and chicken broth are both made of 100% sugar.
Does skim milk or chicken broth contain more calcium?
Skim milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than chicken broth - skim milk has 122mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.