Milk vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Chicken Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and chicken broth:
- Chicken broth has 10.7 times less sugar than milk.
- Chicken broth has 7.3 times less calories than milk.
- Chicken broth has 95.6 times less saturated fat than milk.
- Milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken broth has 7.3 times less calories than milk - milk has 50 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chicken broth per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for chicken broth, 42:29:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 29% |
| Fat | 35% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both milk and chicken broth are low in carbohydrates - milk has 4.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in milk and chicken broth are both made of 100% sugar.
sugar
Chicken broth has 10.7 times less sugar than milk - milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Milk has 416% more protein than chicken broth - milk has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chicken broth has 95.6 times less saturated fat than milk - milk has 1.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and chicken broth are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and chicken broth are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Milk and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Milk has more Vitamin A than chicken broth - milk has 55ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than chicken broth - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Milk and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Milk and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both milk and chicken broth contain significant amounts of thiamin and niacin.
| Milk | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 5 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than chicken broth - milk has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Milk and chicken broth contain similar amounts of iron - milk has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Milk has 678% more potassium than chicken broth - milk has 140mg 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 milk and chicken broth contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Milk | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4 UG | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, milk has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| Milk | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.066 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: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 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% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 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 milk or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken broth has 7.3 times less calories than milk - milk has 50 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is milk or chicken broth better for protein?
Milk has 420% more protein than chicken broth - milk has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does milk or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both milk and chicken broth are low in carbohydrates - milk has 4.8g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates. the carbs in milk and chicken broth are both made of 100% sugar.
Does milk or chicken broth contain more calcium?
Milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than chicken broth - milk has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.