Feta Cheese vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of Feta Cheese and Chicken Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
feta cheese
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in feta cheese and chicken broth:
- Chicken broth has 43.5 times less cholesterol than feta cheese.
- Feta cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Feta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Feta cheese is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Feta cheese is high in calories and chicken broth has 98% less calories than feta cheese - feta cheese has 265 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, feta cheese is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chicken broth per calorie. Feta cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for chicken broth, 42:29:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Feta Cheese | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | 29% |
| Fat | 73% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both feta cheese and chicken broth are low in carbohydrates - feta cheese has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Chicken broth and feta cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar per 100 grams and feta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Feta cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 21 times more protein than chicken broth - feta cheese has 14.2g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Feta cheese is high in saturated fat and chicken broth has 100% less saturated fat than feta cheese - feta cheese has 13.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Chicken broth has 43.5 times less cholesterol than feta cheese - feta cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Feta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than chicken broth - feta cheese has 125ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Feta cheese has more Vitamin D than chicken broth - feta cheese has 16iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Feta cheese and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - feta cheese has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Feta cheese and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - feta cheese has 1.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Feta cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Feta Cheese | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.154 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.844 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | 0.991 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.967 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 32 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.69 UG | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Feta cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 122 times more calcium than chicken broth - feta cheese has 493mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Feta cheese has 829% more iron than chicken broth - feta cheese has 0.65mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Feta cheese has 244% more potassium than chicken broth - feta cheese has 62mg 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 feta cheese and chicken broth contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Feta Cheese | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, feta cheese has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| Feta Cheese | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.326 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.326 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: Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .
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FAQ
Does feta cheese or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Feta cheese is high in calories and chicken broth has 100% less calories than feta cheese - feta cheese has 265 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is feta cheese or chicken broth better for protein?
Feta cheese is a fantastic source of protein and it has 21 times more protein than chicken broth - feta cheese has 14.2g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does feta cheese or chicken broth contain more calcium?
Feta cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 122 times more calcium than chicken broth - feta cheese has 493mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.