Wheat Flour vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of Wheat Flour and Chicken Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
wheat flour
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in wheat flour and chicken broth:
- Wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- Wheat flour is a great source of dietary fiber and protein.
- Wheat flour is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, white, bread, enriched) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Wheat flour is high in calories and chicken broth has 98% less calories than wheat flour - wheat flour has 361 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, wheat flour is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chicken broth per calorie. Wheat flour has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for chicken broth, 42:29:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Wheat Flour | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 29% |
| Fat | 4% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and chicken broth has 99% less carbohydrates than wheat flour - wheat flour has 72.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Wheat flour is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - wheat flour has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Wheat flour and chicken broth contain similar amounts of sugar - wheat flour has 0.31g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Wheat flour is a great source of protein and it has 17 times more protein than chicken broth - wheat flour has 12g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both wheat flour and chicken broth are low in saturated fat - wheat flour has 0.24g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and wheat flour are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chicken broth and wheat flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chicken broth has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Wheat flour and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - wheat flour has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Wheat flour and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - wheat flour has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
| Wheat Flour | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.812 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.512 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | 7.554 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.438 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 183 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Wheat flour has 275% more calcium than chicken broth - wheat flour has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Wheat flour is an excellent source of iron and it has 62 times more iron than chicken broth - wheat flour has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Wheat flour has 456% more potassium than chicken broth - wheat flour has 100mg 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, both wheat flour and chicken broth contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Wheat Flour | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 79 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, wheat flour has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| Wheat Flour | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.685 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.685 G | 0.008 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: Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, white, bread, enriched) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does wheat flour or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Wheat flour is high in calories and chicken broth has 100% less calories than wheat flour - wheat flour has 361 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is wheat flour or chicken broth better for protein?
Wheat flour is a great source of protein and it has 17 times more protein than chicken broth - wheat flour has 12g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does wheat flour or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and chicken broth has 100% fewer carbohydrates than wheat flour - wheat flour has 72.5g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
Does wheat flour or chicken broth contain more iron?
Wheat flour is an abundant source of iron and it has 62 times more iron than chicken broth - wheat flour has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.