Chicken Broth vs. Spinach
Nutrition comparison of Chicken Broth and Spinach
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chicken broth
versus
spinach
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken broth and spinach:
- Spinach has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- Spinach is a great source of dietary fiber and iron.
- Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Spinach and chicken broth contain similar amounts of calories - spinach has 23 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken broth is much lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to spinach for protein. Chicken broth has a macronutrient ratio of 41:28:31 and for spinach, 39:49:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken Broth | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 41% | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 28% | 49% |
| Fat | 31% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both spinach and chicken broth are low in carbohydrates - spinach has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Spinach is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - spinach has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Spinach and chicken broth contain similar amounts of sugar - spinach has 0.42g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Spinach has 347% more protein than chicken broth - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both spinach and chicken broth are low in saturated fat - spinach has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and spinach are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and spinach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than chicken broth - spinach has 28.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than chicken broth - spinach has 469ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Spinach has 49 times more Vitamin E than chicken broth - spinach has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than chicken broth - spinach has 482.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Spinach has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
| Chicken Broth | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.059 MG | 0.189 MG |
| Niacin | 0.219 MG | 0.724 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.065 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.195 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 194 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Spinach is an excellent source of calcium and it has 23 times more calcium than chicken broth - spinach has 99mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Spinach is a great source of iron and it has 37 times more iron than chicken broth - spinach has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Spinach is an excellent source of potassium and it has 30 times more potassium than chicken broth - spinach has 558mg 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,
| Chicken Broth | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 5626 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 12198 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chicken broth and spinach contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Chicken Broth | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.026 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Chicken Broth or Spinach .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does spinach or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Spinach and chicken broth contain similar amounts of calories - spinach has 23 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is spinach or chicken broth better for protein?
Spinach has 350% more protein than chicken broth - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does spinach or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both spinach and chicken broth are low in carbohydrates - spinach has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
Does spinach or chicken broth contain more calcium?
Spinach is a rich source of calcium and it has 23 times more calcium than chicken broth - spinach has 99mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
Does spinach or chicken broth contain more potassium?
Spinach is a rich source of potassium and it has 30 times more potassium than chicken broth - spinach has 558mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.