Chicken Broth vs. Maple Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Chicken Broth and Maple Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chicken broth
versus
maple syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken broth and maple syrup:
- Maple syrup has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- Maple syrup is a great source of potassium.
- Maple syrup is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Maple syrup is high in calories and chicken broth has 98% less calories than maple syrup - maple syrup has 260 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken broth is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to maple syrup per calorie. Chicken broth has a macronutrient ratio of 42:29:29 and for maple syrup, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken Broth | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 42% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 29% | 100% |
| Fat | 29% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and chicken broth has 99% less carbohydrates than maple syrup - maple syrup has 67g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Maple syrup is high in sugar and chicken broth has 99% less sugar than maple syrup - maple syrup has 60.5g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Maple syrup and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - maple syrup has 0.04g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both maple syrup and chicken broth are low in saturated fat - maple syrup has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and maple syrup are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chicken broth and maple syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chicken broth has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken broth and maple syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Maple syrup has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12. Both chicken broth and maple syrup contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Chicken Broth | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.059 MG | 1.27 MG |
| Niacin | 0.219 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.036 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.002 MG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Maple syrup is an excellent source of calcium and it has 24 times more calcium than chicken broth - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Maple syrup and chicken broth contain similar amounts of iron - maple syrup has 0.11mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Maple syrup is a great source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than chicken broth - maple syrup has 212mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chicken broth and maple syrup contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Chicken Broth | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.017 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: Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does maple syrup or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Maple syrup is high in calories and chicken broth has 100% less calories than maple syrup - maple syrup has 260 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is maple syrup or chicken broth better for protein?
Maple syrup and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - maple syrup has 0.04g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does maple syrup or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and chicken broth has 100% fewer carbohydrates than maple syrup - maple syrup has 67g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
Does maple syrup or chicken broth contain more calcium?
Maple syrup is a rich source of calcium and it has 24 times more calcium than chicken broth - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.