Chicken Broth vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Chicken Broth and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chicken broth
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken broth and broccoli:
- Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Chicken broth has 14 times less carbohydrates than broccoli.
- Chicken broth has 4.6 times less calories than broccoli.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken broth has 4.6 times less calories than broccoli - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken broth is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to broccoli per calorie. Chicken broth has a macronutrient ratio of 42:29:29 and for broccoli, 28:65:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken Broth | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 42% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 29% | 65% |
| Fat | 29% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken broth has 14 times less carbohydrates than broccoli - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Broccoli and chicken broth contain similar amounts of sugar - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Broccoli has 341% more protein than chicken broth - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both broccoli and chicken broth are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and broccoli are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and broccoli does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than chicken broth - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has more Vitamin A than chicken broth - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Broccoli and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than chicken broth - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
| Chicken Broth | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.059 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 0.219 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 63 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than chicken broth - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Broccoli has 943% more iron than chicken broth - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium and it has 16 times more potassium than chicken broth - broccoli has 316mg 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 | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 361 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 25 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1403 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chicken broth and broccoli contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Chicken Broth | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.049 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.055 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 Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does broccoli or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken broth has 4.6 times less calories than broccoli - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is broccoli or chicken broth better for protein?
Broccoli has 340% more protein than chicken broth - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does broccoli or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken broth has 14 times fewer carbohydrates than broccoli - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
Does broccoli or chicken broth contain more potassium?
Broccoli is a rich source of potassium and it has 16 times more potassium than chicken broth - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.