Yogurt vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of Yogurt and Chicken Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
yogurt
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in yogurt and chicken broth:
- Chicken broth has 160.2 times less saturated fat than yogurt.
- Chicken broth has 9.1 times less calories than yogurt.
- Chicken broth has 9.8 times less sugar than yogurt.
- Yogurt has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) 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 9.1 times less calories than yogurt - yogurt has 61 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, yogurt is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to chicken broth for carbs. Yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 22:30:48 and for chicken broth, 42:29:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Yogurt | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 22% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 30% | 29% |
| Fat | 48% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both yogurt and chicken broth are low in carbohydrates - yogurt has 4.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in yogurt and chicken broth are both made of 100% sugar.
sugar
Chicken broth has 9.8 times less sugar than yogurt - yogurt has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yogurt has 442% more protein than chicken broth - yogurt has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chicken broth has 160.2 times less saturated fat than yogurt - yogurt has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Yogurt and chicken broth contain similar amounts of cholesterol - yogurt has 13mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yogurt and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - yogurt has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Yogurt has more Vitamin A than chicken broth - yogurt has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Yogurt and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - yogurt has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Yogurt and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yogurt has 0.06mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Yogurt and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Yogurt has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both yogurt and chicken broth contain significant amounts of thiamin and niacin.
| Yogurt | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.142 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.389 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.032 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 7 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37 UG | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than chicken broth - yogurt has 121mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Yogurt and chicken broth contain similar amounts of iron - yogurt has 0.05mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Yogurt has 761% more potassium than chicken broth - yogurt has 155mg 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, both yogurt and chicken broth contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Yogurt | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5 UG | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yogurt has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| Yogurt | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.065 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: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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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% | 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% | protein | 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% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 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 yogurt or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken broth has 9.1 times less calories than yogurt - yogurt has 61 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is yogurt or chicken broth better for protein?
Yogurt has 440% more protein than chicken broth - yogurt has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does yogurt or chicken broth contain more calcium?
Yogurt is a rich source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than chicken broth - yogurt has 121mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.