Chicken Broth vs. Water Chestnut
Nutrition comparison of Chicken Broth and Water Chestnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chicken broth
versus
water chestnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken broth and water chestnut:
- Chicken broth has 10.1 times less sugar than water chestnut.
- Chicken broth has signficantly less calories than water chestnut.
- Chicken broth has signficantly less carbohydrates than water chestnut.
- Water chestnut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- Water chestnut is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Water chestnut is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) and Water Chestnut (Waterchestnuts, chinese, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken broth has signficantly less calories than water chestnut - water chestnut has 97 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 much heavier in fat compared to water chestnut per calorie. Chicken broth has a macronutrient ratio of 42:29:29 and for water chestnut, 5:94:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken Broth | Water Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 42% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 29% | 94% |
| Fat | 29% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken broth has signficantly less carbohydrates than water chestnut - water chestnut has 23.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Water chestnut is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - water chestnut has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken broth has 10.1 times less sugar than water chestnut - water chestnut has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Water chestnut and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - water chestnut has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both water chestnut and chicken broth are low in saturated fat - water chestnut has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and water chestnut are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and water chestnut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Water chestnut has more Vitamin C than chicken broth - water chestnut has 4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chicken broth and water chestnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chicken broth has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and water chestnut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Water chestnut and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - water chestnut has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Water chestnut and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - water chestnut has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Water chestnut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
| Chicken Broth | Water Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.059 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Niacin | 0.219 MG | 1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.479 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.328 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Water chestnut and chicken broth contain similar amounts of calcium - water chestnut has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Water chestnut and chicken broth contain similar amounts of iron - water chestnut has 0.06mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Water chestnut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 31 times more potassium than chicken broth - water chestnut has 584mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chicken broth and water chestnut contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Chicken Broth | Water Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.032 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.032 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 Water Chestnut (Waterchestnuts, chinese, raw) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does water chestnut or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken broth has signficantly less calories than water chestnut - water chestnut has 97 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is water chestnut or chicken broth better for protein?
Water chestnut and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - water chestnut has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does water chestnut or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken broth has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than water chestnut - water chestnut has 23.9g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
Does water chestnut or chicken broth contain more potassium?
Water chestnut is a rich source of potassium and it has 31 times more potassium than chicken broth - water chestnut has 584mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.