Oat Milk vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of Oat 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
oat milk
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oat milk and chicken broth:
- Chicken broth has 15 times less carbohydrates than oat milk.
- Chicken broth has 5.3 times less calories than oat milk.
- Chicken broth has more thiamin and niacin, however, oat milk contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Oat milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oat Milk (VANILLA OAT OATMILK, VANILLA) 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 5.3 times less calories than oat milk - chicken broth has 6 calories per 100 grams and oat milk has 38 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oat milk is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chicken broth per calorie. Oat milk has a macronutrient ratio of 13:73:14 and for chicken broth, 42:29:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oat Milk | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 73% | 29% |
| Fat | 14% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken broth has 15 times less carbohydrates than oat milk - chicken broth has 0.44g of total carbs per 100 grams and oat milk has 7.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oat milk has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - oat milk has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken broth and oat milk contain similar amounts of sugar - chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar per 100 grams and oat milk has 2.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chicken broth and oat milk contain similar amounts of protein - chicken broth has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and oat milk has 1.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chicken broth and oat milk are low in saturated fat - chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oat milk does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and oat milk are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oat milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Oat milk has more Vitamin A than chicken broth - oat milk has 37.5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Oat milk has more Vitamin D than chicken broth - oat milk has 33iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken broth and oat milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oat milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chicken broth has more thiamin and niacin, however, oat milk contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
| Oat Milk | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.142 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.219 MG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.38 UG | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oat milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 30 times more calcium than chicken broth - chicken broth has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and oat milk has 125mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken broth and oat milk contain similar amounts of iron - chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron per 100 grams and oat milk has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Chicken broth and oat milk contain similar amounts of potassium - chicken broth has 18mg of potassium per 100 grams and oat milk has 35mg of potassium.
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: Oat Milk (VANILLA OAT OATMILK, VANILLA) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chicken broth or oat milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken broth has 5.3 times less calories than oat milk - chicken broth has 6 calories in 100g and oat milk has 38 calories.
Is chicken broth or oat milk better for protein?
Chicken broth and oat milk contain similar amounts of protein - chicken broth has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and oat milk has 1.3g of protein.
Does chicken broth or oat milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken broth has 15 times fewer carbohydrates than oat milk - chicken broth has 0.44g of carbs for 100g and oat milk has 7.1g of carbohydrates.
Does chicken broth or oat milk contain more calcium?
Oat milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 30 times more calcium than chicken broth - chicken broth has 4mg of calcium in 100 grams and oat milk has 125mg of calcium.