Lentils vs. Chicken Broth

Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lentils 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 lentils versus chicken broth (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

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

  • Chicken broth has 44.7 times less carbohydrates than lentil.
  • Lentil has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Lentil is a great source of protein.
  • Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lentils 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: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) 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

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Lentil is high in calories and chicken broth has 95% less calories than lentil - lentil has 116 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, lentils is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chicken broth per calorie. Lentils has a macronutrient ratio of 30:67:3 and for chicken broth, 41:28:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Lentils Chicken Broth
Protein 30% 41%
Carbohydrates 67% 28%
Fat 3% 31%
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carbohydrates

Chicken broth has 44.7 times less carbohydrates than lentil - lentil has 20.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Lentils and chicken broth contain similar amounts of sugar - lentil has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.

Protein

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Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 13 times more protein than chicken broth - lentil has 9g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both lentils and chicken broth are low in saturated fat - lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Lentil has more Vitamin C than chicken broth - lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

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

Vitamin E

Lentils and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Lentils and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Lentils Chicken Broth
Thiamin 0.169 MG 0.021 MG
Riboflavin 0.073 MG 0.059 MG
Niacin 1.06 MG 0.219 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.638 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.178 MG ~
Folate 181 UG ~
Vitamin B12 ~ 0.02 UG

Minerals

calcium

Lentil has 375% more calcium than chicken broth - lentil has 19mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.

iron

Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 46 times more iron than chicken broth - lentil has 3.3mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.

potassium

Lentil is an excellent source of potassium and it has 19 times more potassium than chicken broth - lentil has 369mg 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 lentils and chicken broth contain small amounts of beta-carotene.

Lentils Chicken Broth
beta-carotene 5 UG 1 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lentil has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.

Lentils Chicken Broth
linoleic acid 0.137 G 0.008 G
Total 0.137 G 0.008 G



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 Lentils or Chicken Broth .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .

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FAQ

Does lentils or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?
Lentil is high in calories and chicken broth has 100% less calories than lentil - lentil has 116 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.

Is lentils or chicken broth better for protein?
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 13 times more protein than chicken broth - lentil has 9g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.

Does lentils or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken broth has 44.7 times fewer carbohydrates than lentil - lentil has 20.1g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.

Does lentils or chicken broth contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 46 times more iron than chicken broth - lentil has 3.3mg of iron in 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.

Does lentils or chicken broth contain more potassium?
Lentil is a rich source of potassium and it has 19 times more potassium than chicken broth - lentil has 369mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.