Chicken Broth vs. Nori

Nutrition comparison of Chicken Broth and Nori


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of chicken broth versus nori (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

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

  • Chicken broth has 4.8 times less calories than nori.
  • Nori has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Nori has signficantly more iron than chicken broth.
  • Nori is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of chicken broth and nori 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: Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) and Nori (Seaweed, laver, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Chicken broth has 4.8 times less calories than nori - nori has 35 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, chicken broth is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to nori per calorie. Chicken broth has a macronutrient ratio of 41:28:31 and for nori, 50:44:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Chicken Broth Nori
Protein 41% 50%
Carbohydrates 28% 44%
Fat 31% 6%
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carbohydrates

Nori and chicken broth contain similar amounts of carbs - nori has 5.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Nori has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - nori has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Nori and chicken broth contain similar amounts of sugar - nori has 0.49g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.

Protein

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Nori has 808% more protein than chicken broth - nori has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both nori and chicken broth are low in saturated fat - nori has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Nori is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than chicken broth - nori has 39mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Nori is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than chicken broth - nori has 260ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Nori and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - nori has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Nori and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - nori has 4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Nori has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.

Chicken Broth Nori
Thiamin 0.021 MG 0.098 MG
Riboflavin 0.059 MG 0.446 MG
Niacin 0.219 MG 1.47 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.521 MG
Vitamin B6 ~ 0.159 MG
Folate ~ 146 UG
Vitamin B12 0.02 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Nori is an excellent source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than chicken broth - nori has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.

iron

Nori has signficantly more iron than chicken broth - nori has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.

potassium

Nori is an excellent source of potassium and it has 18 times more potassium than chicken broth - nori has 356mg 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,

Chicken Broth Nori
beta-carotene 1 UG 3121 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chicken broth and nori contain small amounts of linoleic acid.

Chicken Broth Nori
linoleic acid 0.008 G 0.004 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.009 G
Total 0.008 G 0.013 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 Chicken Broth or Nori .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) and Nori (Seaweed, laver, raw) .

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FAQ

Does nori or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?
Chicken broth has 4.8 times less calories than nori - nori has 35 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.

Is nori or chicken broth better for protein?
Nori has 810% more protein than chicken broth - nori has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.

Does nori or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nori and chicken broth contain similar amounts of carbs - nori has 5.1g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.

Does nori or chicken broth contain more calcium?
Nori is a rich source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than chicken broth - nori has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.

Does nori or chicken broth contain more potassium?
Nori is a rich source of potassium and it has 18 times more potassium than chicken broth - nori has 356mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.