Broth vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are broth and chicken meat different?
- Broth is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, choline, and magnesium; however, chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 1034% higher.
- Broth contains 12 times more calcium than chicken meat. While broth contains 187mg of calcium, chicken meat contains only 15mg.
- Chicken meat has less sodium.
- Chicken meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than broth (45).
Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +143.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1146.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +650% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2055.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +70.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +58.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +156% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +540% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +73.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +245% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.66 g
Fats:
13.88 g
Carbs:
18.01 g
Water:
2.27 g
Other:
49.18 g
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-14151.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2518.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~13.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.48 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -9.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~5.34g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 23875mg | 82mg | 1034% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.46mg | 8.487mg | 38% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 88mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.4mg | 23% |
| Protein | 16.66g | 27.3g | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.43mg | 0.168mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 1.94mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 15mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.48g | 2.97g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 1.03mg | 9% |
| Choline | 114.6mg | 65.9mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 23mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.066mg | 7% |
| Folate | 32µg | 5µg | 7% |
| Selenium | 28µg | 23.9µg | 7% |
| Carbs | 18.01g | 0g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.15mg | 0.02mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 223mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 1.26mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 182mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 3.43g | 3.79g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Calories | 267kcal | 239kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 13.88g | 13.6g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 17.36g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.36g | 5.34g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.128mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.986mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.223mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.802mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 23793mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.36g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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