Almonds vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of Almonds and Chicken Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almonds
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almonds and chicken broth:
- Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Chicken broth has signficantly less carbohydrates than almond.
- Chicken broth has signficantly less saturated fat than almond.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almonds (Nuts, almonds) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Almond is high in calories and chicken broth has 99% less calories than almond - almond has 579 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almonds is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chicken broth per calorie. Almonds has a macronutrient ratio of 14:14:73 and for chicken broth, 42:29:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almonds | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 29% |
| Fat | 73% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken broth has signficantly less carbohydrates than almond - almond has 21.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Almond is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Almonds and chicken broth contain similar amounts of sugar - almond has 4.4g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Almond is an excellent source of protein and it has 32 times more protein than chicken broth - almond has 21.2g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chicken broth has signficantly less saturated fat than almond - almond has 3.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both almonds and chicken broth are low in trans fat - almond has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and almonds are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chicken broth and almonds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chicken broth has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 639 times more Vitamin E than chicken broth - almond has 25.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
| Almonds | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.205 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.138 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | 3.618 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.471 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.137 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 44 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Almond is an excellent source of calcium and it has 66 times more calcium than chicken broth - almond has 269mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Almond is an excellent source of iron and it has 52 times more iron than chicken broth - almond has 3.7mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Almond is an excellent source of potassium and it has 39 times more potassium than chicken broth - almond has 733mg 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 almonds and chicken broth contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Almonds | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| Almonds | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 12.324 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 12.326 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: Almonds (Nuts, almonds) 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% | 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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 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 almonds or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Almond is high in calories and chicken broth has 100% less calories than almond - almond has 579 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is almonds or chicken broth better for protein?
Almond is a fantastic source of protein and it has 32 times more protein than chicken broth - almond has 21.2g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does almonds or chicken broth contain more calcium?
Almond is a rich source of calcium and it has 66 times more calcium than chicken broth - almond has 269mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
Does almonds or chicken broth contain more iron?
Almond is an abundant source of iron and it has 52 times more iron than chicken broth - almond has 3.7mg of iron in 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
Does almonds or chicken broth contain more potassium?
Almond is a rich source of potassium and it has 39 times more potassium than chicken broth - almond has 733mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.