Chicken Broth vs. Spirulina

Nutrition comparison of Chicken Broth and Spirulina


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

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

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

  • Chicken broth has 202.8 times less saturated fat than spirulina.
  • Chicken broth has signficantly less carbohydrates than spirulina.
  • Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin C than chicken broth.
  • Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin E than chicken broth.
  • Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of chicken broth and spirulina 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 Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Spirulina is high in calories and chicken broth has 98% less calories than spirulina - spirulina has 290 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, chicken broth is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to spirulina per calorie. Chicken broth has a macronutrient ratio of 41:28:31 and for spirulina, 58:24:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Chicken Broth Spirulina
Protein 41% 58%
Carbohydrates 28% 24%
Fat 31% 18%
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carbohydrates

Chicken broth has signficantly less carbohydrates than spirulina - spirulina has 23.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Spirulina is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - spirulina has 3.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Spirulina and chicken broth contain similar amounts of sugar - spirulina has 3.1g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.

Protein

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Spirulina is an excellent source of protein and it has 88 times more protein than chicken broth - spirulina has 57.5g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Chicken broth has 202.8 times less saturated fat than spirulina - spirulina has 2.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin C than chicken broth - spirulina has 10.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Spirulina has more Vitamin A than chicken broth - spirulina has 29ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin E than chicken broth - spirulina has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Spirulina has more Vitamin K than chicken broth - spirulina has 25.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Chicken Broth Spirulina
Thiamin 0.021 MG 2.38 MG
Riboflavin 0.059 MG 3.67 MG
Niacin 0.219 MG 12.82 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 3.48 MG
Vitamin B6 ~ 0.364 MG
Folate ~ 94 UG
Vitamin B12 0.02 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than chicken broth - spirulina has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.

iron

Spirulina is an excellent source of iron and it has 406 times more iron than chicken broth - spirulina has 28.5mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.

potassium

Spirulina is an excellent source of potassium and it has 74 times more potassium than chicken broth - spirulina has 1363mg 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 Spirulina
beta-carotene 1 UG 342 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

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

Chicken Broth Spirulina
linoleic acid 0.008 G 1.254 G
Total 0.008 G 1.254 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 Spirulina .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) .

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FAQ

Does spirulina or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?
Spirulina is high in calories and chicken broth has 100% less calories than spirulina - spirulina has 290 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.

Is spirulina or chicken broth better for protein?
Spirulina is a fantastic source of protein and it has 88 times more protein than chicken broth - spirulina has 57.5g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.

Does spirulina or chicken broth contain more calcium?
Spirulina is a rich source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than chicken broth - spirulina has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.

Does spirulina or chicken broth contain more iron?
Spirulina is an abundant source of iron and it has 406 times more iron than chicken broth - spirulina has 28.5mg of iron in 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.

Does spirulina or chicken broth contain more potassium?
Spirulina is a rich source of potassium and it has 74 times more potassium than chicken broth - spirulina has 1363mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.