White Beans vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of White Beans and Chicken Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
white beans
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white beans and chicken broth:
- Chicken broth has 47.1 times less carbohydrates than white bean.
- White bean has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- White bean has signficantly more protein than chicken broth.
- White bean is a great source of iron.
- White bean is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: White Beans (Beans, white, mature seeds, canned) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
White bean is high in calories and chicken broth has 95% less calories than white bean - chicken broth has 6 calories per 100 grams and white bean has 114 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, white beans is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chicken broth per calorie. White beans has a macronutrient ratio of 25:73:2 and for chicken broth, 42:29:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| White Beans | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 73% | 29% |
| Fat | 2% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken broth has 47.1 times less carbohydrates than white bean - chicken broth has 0.44g of total carbs per 100 grams and white bean has 21.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
White bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - white bean has 4.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken broth and white beans contain similar amounts of sugar - chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar per 100 grams and white bean has 0.29g of sugar.
Protein
protein
White bean has signficantly more protein than chicken broth - chicken broth has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and white bean has 7.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chicken broth and white beans are low in saturated fat - chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and white bean has 0.07g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and white beans are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and white bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chicken broth and white beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chicken broth has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken broth and white beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and white bean has 0.79mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
White beans and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - white bean has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
White bean has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12. Both white beans and chicken broth contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| White Beans | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.096 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.037 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | 0.113 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.185 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.075 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 65 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
White bean is an excellent source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than chicken broth - chicken broth has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and white bean has 73mg of calcium.
iron
White bean is a great source of iron and it has 41 times more iron than chicken broth - chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron per 100 grams and white bean has 3mg of iron.
potassium
White bean is an excellent source of potassium and it has 24 times more potassium than chicken broth - chicken broth has 18mg of potassium per 100 grams and white bean has 454mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, white bean has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| White Beans | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.067 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.067 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: White Beans (Beans, white, mature seeds, canned) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .
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FAQ
Does chicken broth or white beans contain more calories in 100 grams?White bean is high in calories and chicken broth has 100% less calories than white bean - chicken broth has 6 calories in 100g and white bean has 114 calories.
Is chicken broth or white beans better for protein?
White bean has signficantly more protein than chicken broth - chicken broth has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and white bean has 7.3g of protein.
Does chicken broth or white beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken broth has 47.1 times fewer carbohydrates than white bean - chicken broth has 0.44g of carbs for 100g and white bean has 21.2g of carbohydrates.
Does chicken broth or white beans contain more calcium?
White bean is a rich source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than chicken broth - chicken broth has 4mg of calcium in 100 grams and white bean has 73mg of calcium.
Does chicken broth or white beans contain more potassium?
White bean is a rich source of potassium and it has 24 times more potassium than chicken broth - chicken broth has 18mg of potassium in 100 grams and white bean has 454mg of potassium.