Chicken Broth vs. Spirulina
Nutrition comparison of Chicken Broth and Spirulina
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chicken broth
versus
spirulina
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken broth and spirulina:
- Chicken broth has 202.8 times less saturated fat than spirulina.
- Chicken broth has signficantly less carbohydrates than spirulina.
- Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin C than chicken broth.
- Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin E than chicken broth.
- Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Spirulina is high in calories and chicken broth has 98% less calories than spirulina - spirulina has 290 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken broth is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to spirulina per calorie. Chicken broth has a macronutrient ratio of 42:29:29 and for spirulina, 58:24:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken Broth | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 42% | 58% |
| Carbohydrates | 29% | 24% |
| Fat | 29% | 18% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken broth has signficantly less carbohydrates than spirulina - spirulina has 23.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Spirulina is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - spirulina has 3.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Spirulina and chicken broth contain similar amounts of sugar - spirulina has 3.1g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Spirulina is an excellent source of protein and it has 88 times more protein than chicken broth - spirulina has 57.5g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chicken broth has 202.8 times less saturated fat than spirulina - spirulina has 2.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and spirulina are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and spirulina does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin C than chicken broth - spirulina has 10.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Spirulina has more Vitamin A than chicken broth - spirulina has 29ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin E than chicken broth - spirulina has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Spirulina has more Vitamin K than chicken broth - spirulina has 25.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
| Chicken Broth | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 2.38 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.059 MG | 3.67 MG |
| Niacin | 0.219 MG | 12.82 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 3.48 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.364 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 94 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than chicken broth - spirulina has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Spirulina is an excellent source of iron and it has 406 times more iron than chicken broth - spirulina has 28.5mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Spirulina is an excellent source of potassium and it has 74 times more potassium than chicken broth - spirulina has 1363mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, spirulina has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| Chicken Broth | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 1.254 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 1.254 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: Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) .
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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% | 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% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does spirulina or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Spirulina is high in calories and chicken broth has 100% less calories than spirulina - spirulina has 290 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is spirulina or chicken broth better for protein?
Spirulina is a fantastic source of protein and it has 88 times more protein than chicken broth - spirulina has 57.5g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does spirulina or chicken broth contain more calcium?
Spirulina is a rich source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than chicken broth - spirulina has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
Does spirulina or chicken broth contain more iron?
Spirulina is an abundant source of iron and it has 406 times more iron than chicken broth - spirulina has 28.5mg of iron in 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
Does spirulina or chicken broth contain more potassium?
Spirulina is a rich source of potassium and it has 74 times more potassium than chicken broth - spirulina has 1363mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.