Salmon vs. Beef Broth

Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Beef Broth


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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and beef broth:

  • Salmon has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
  • Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D, potassium and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of salmon and beef 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: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Beef Broth (Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Salmon is high in calories and beef broth has 94% less calories than salmon - beef broth has 7 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, salmon is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to beef broth for carbs. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for beef broth, 71:0:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Salmon Beef Broth
Protein 67% 71%
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Fat 33% 29%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both beef broth and salmon are low in carbohydrates - beef broth has 0.04g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 16 times more protein than beef broth - beef broth has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both beef broth and salmon are low in saturated fat - beef broth has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both salmon and beef broth are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Beef broth has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin A

Salmon has more Vitamin A than beef broth - salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than beef broth - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Salmon has more Vitamin E than beef broth - salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Salmon and beef broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Salmon has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both salmon and beef broth contain significant amounts of folate.

Salmon Beef Broth
Thiamin 0.08 MG 0.002 MG
Riboflavin 0.105 MG 0.021 MG
Niacin 7.995 MG 0.78 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.03 MG 0.02 MG
Vitamin B6 0.611 MG 0.01 MG
Folate 4 UG 2 UG
Vitamin B12 4.15 UG 0.07 UG

Minerals

calcium

Beef broth and salmon contain similar amounts of calcium - beef broth has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.

iron

Beef broth and salmon contain similar amounts of iron - beef broth has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.

potassium

Salmon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 578% more potassium than beef broth - beef broth has 54mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

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

Salmon Beef Broth
other omega 6 0.004 G ~
linoleic acid 0.081 G 0.01 G
Total 0.085 G 0.01 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 Salmon or Beef Broth .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Beef Broth (Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve) .

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FAQ

Does beef broth or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?
Salmon is high in calories and beef broth has 90% less calories than salmon - beef broth has 7 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.

Is beef broth or salmon better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 16 times more protein than beef broth - beef broth has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.

Does beef broth or salmon contain more potassium?
Salmon is a rich source of potassium and it has 580% more potassium than beef broth - beef broth has 54mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.