Chicken Broth vs. Vegetable Broth
Nutrition comparison of Chicken Broth and Vegetable Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chicken broth
versus
vegetable broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken broth and vegetable broth:
- Chicken broth has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, vegetable broth contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) and Vegetable Broth (Soup, vegetable broth, ready to serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vegetable broth and chicken broth contain similar amounts of calories - vegetable broth has 5 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken broth is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to vegetable broth per calorie. Chicken broth has a macronutrient ratio of 42:29:29 and for vegetable broth, 16:69:15 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken Broth | Vegetable Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 42% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 29% | 69% |
| Fat | 29% | 15% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both vegetable broth and chicken broth are low in carbohydrates - vegetable broth has 0.93g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in vegetable broth and chicken broth are both made of 100% sugar.
sugar
Vegetable broth and chicken broth contain similar amounts of sugar - vegetable broth has 0.55g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Vegetable broth and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - vegetable broth has 0.24g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both vegetable broth and chicken broth are low in saturated fat - vegetable broth has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and vegetable broth are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and vegetable broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Vegetable broth and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - vegetable broth has 0.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Vegetable broth has more Vitamin A than chicken broth - vegetable broth has 12ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken broth and vegetable broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and vegetable broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Vegetable broth and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vegetable broth has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chicken broth has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, vegetable broth contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both chicken broth and vegetable broth contain significant amounts of thiamin and niacin.
| Chicken Broth | Vegetable Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.023 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.059 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Niacin | 0.219 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.06 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.007 MG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Vegetable broth and chicken broth contain similar amounts of calcium - vegetable broth has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Vegetable broth and chicken broth contain similar amounts of iron - vegetable broth has 0.06mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Vegetable broth and chicken broth contain similar amounts of potassium - vegetable broth has 19mg 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 | Vegetable Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 111 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 64 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 7 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chicken broth and vegetable broth contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Chicken Broth | Vegetable Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.004 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: Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) and Vegetable Broth (Soup, vegetable broth, ready to serve) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | sodium | 5% |
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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% | iron | 5% |
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5% | magnesium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 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% | Vitamin B6 | 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% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 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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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does vegetable broth or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Vegetable broth and chicken broth contain similar amounts of calories - vegetable broth has 5 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is vegetable broth or chicken broth better for protein?
Vegetable broth and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - vegetable broth has 0.24g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does vegetable broth or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both vegetable broth and chicken broth are low in carbohydrates - vegetable broth has 0.93g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates. the carbs in vegetable broth and chicken broth are both made of 100% sugar.