Boiled Egg vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg and Chicken Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
boiled egg
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and chicken broth:
- Boiled egg has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, chicken broth contains more niacin.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin D and calcium.
- Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein.
- Chicken broth has 250.3 times less saturated fat than boiled egg.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Boiled egg is high in calories and chicken broth has 96% less calories than boiled egg - boiled egg has 155 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chicken broth per calorie. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:64 and for chicken broth, 42:29:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 29% |
| Fat | 64% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both boiled egg and chicken broth are low in carbohydrates - boiled egg has 1.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in boiled egg and chicken broth are both made of 100% sugar.
sugar
Boiled egg and chicken broth contain similar amounts of sugar - boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 18 times more protein than chicken broth - boiled egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chicken broth has 250.3 times less saturated fat than boiled egg - boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and chicken broth has 99% less cholesterol than boiled egg - boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than chicken broth - boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than chicken broth - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Boiled egg and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Boiled egg and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Boiled egg has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, chicken broth contains more niacin.
| Boiled Egg | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 44 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Boiled egg is a great source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than chicken broth - boiled egg has 50mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Boiled egg has 16 times more iron than chicken broth - boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Boiled egg has 600% more potassium than chicken broth - boiled egg has 126mg 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 boiled egg and chicken broth contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Boiled Egg | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 11 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 353 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, boiled egg has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.188 G | 0.008 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.149 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.337 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: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 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 boiled egg or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Boiled egg is high in calories and chicken broth has 100% less calories than boiled egg - boiled egg has 155 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is boiled egg or chicken broth better for protein?
Boiled egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 18 times more protein than chicken broth - boiled egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.