Beer vs. Chicken Broth

Nutrition comparison of Beer and Chicken Broth


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of beer versus chicken broth (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beer and chicken broth:

  • Chicken broth has 6.1 times less calories than beer.
  • Chicken broth has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, beer contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
Detailed nutritional comparison of beer and chicken broth is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

calories

Chicken broth has 6.1 times less calories than beer - beer has 43 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.

Beer Chicken Broth
Protein 5% 41%
Carbohydrates 33% 28%
Fat ~ 31%
Alcohol 63% ~

carbohydrates

Both beer and chicken broth are low in carbohydrates - beer has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in chicken broth are made of 100% sugar, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.

sugar

Chicken broth and beer contain similar amounts of sugar - chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Beer and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both chicken broth and beer are low in saturated fat - chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Both chicken broth and beer are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin A

Chicken broth and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chicken broth has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Chicken broth and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Chicken broth has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, beer contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both beer and chicken broth contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B12.

Beer Chicken Broth
Thiamin 0.005 MG 0.021 MG
Riboflavin 0.025 MG 0.059 MG
Niacin 0.513 MG 0.219 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.041 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.046 MG ~
Folate 6 UG ~
Vitamin B12 0.02 UG 0.02 UG

Minerals

calcium

Beer and chicken broth contain similar amounts of calcium - beer has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.

iron

Beer and chicken broth contain similar amounts of iron - beer has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.

potassium

Beer and chicken broth contain similar amounts of potassium - beer has 27mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.




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 Beer or Chicken Broth .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .

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FAQ

Does beer or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?
Chicken broth has 6.1 times less calories than beer - beer has 43 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.

Is beer or chicken broth better for protein?
Beer and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.

Does beer or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both beer and chicken broth are low in carbohydrates - beer has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates. the carbs in chicken broth are made of 100% sugar, whereas the carbs in beer comprise of 100% alcohol.