Soy Milk vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of Soy 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
soy milk
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in soy milk and chicken broth:
- Chicken broth has 6.1 times less calories than soy milk.
- Soy milk has more riboflavin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Soy milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Soy Milk (Soy milk, fortified) 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 6.1 times less calories than soy milk - chicken broth has 6 calories per 100 grams and soy milk has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, soy milk is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to chicken broth for fat. Soy milk has a macronutrient ratio of 24:46:31 and for chicken broth, 42:29:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Soy Milk | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 29% |
| Fat | 31% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both chicken broth and soy milk are low in carbohydrates - chicken broth has 0.44g of total carbs per 100 grams and soy milk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Soy milk has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - soy milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken broth and soy milk contain similar amounts of sugar - chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar per 100 grams and soy milk has 3.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Soy milk has 306% more protein than chicken broth - chicken broth has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and soy milk has 2.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chicken broth and soy milk are low in saturated fat - chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.21g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and soy milk are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and soy milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Soy milk has more Vitamin A than chicken broth - soy milk has 55ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Soy milk has more Vitamin D than chicken broth - soy milk has 3.7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken broth and soy milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Soy milk and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - soy milk has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Soy milk has more riboflavin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both soy milk and chicken broth contain significant amounts of thiamin and niacin.
| Soy Milk | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.184 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | 0.425 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.031 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 9 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.85 UG | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Soy milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than chicken broth - chicken broth has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and soy milk has 123mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken broth and soy milk contain similar amounts of iron - chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.42mg of iron.
potassium
Soy milk has 578% more potassium than chicken broth - chicken broth has 18mg of potassium per 100 grams and soy milk has 122mg 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 soy milk and chicken broth contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Soy Milk | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, soy milk has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| Soy Milk | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.584 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.584 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: Soy Milk (Soy milk, fortified) 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% | 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% | Vitamin B6 | 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% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 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 soy milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken broth has 6.1 times less calories than soy milk - chicken broth has 6 calories in 100g and soy milk has 43 calories.
Is chicken broth or soy milk better for protein?
Soy milk has 310% more protein than chicken broth - chicken broth has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and soy milk has 2.6g of protein.
Does chicken broth or soy milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both chicken broth and soy milk are low in carbohydrates - chicken broth has 0.44g of carbs for 100g and soy milk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
Does chicken broth or soy milk contain more calcium?
Soy milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than chicken broth - chicken broth has 4mg of calcium in 100 grams and soy milk has 123mg of calcium.