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Chicken broth calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of chicken broth contains 6 calories, with 0.6 g of protein, 0.4 g of carbohydrate and 0.2 g of fat. It provides 0.4 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from protein.
Where the calories come from
Protein 41% Carbs 28% Fat 31%
How chicken broth compares
Per 100 g, against the closest soups in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken broth | 6 kcal | 0.6 g | 0.4 g | 0.2 g |
| Chicken broth, prepared | 5 kcal | 0.4 g | 0.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Chicken bouillon, prepared | 4 kcal | 0.3 g | 0.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Swanson lower sodium beef broth | 6 kcal | 1.2 g | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Swanson vegetable broth | 6 kcal | 0.2 g | 1 g | 0.1 g |
Nutrition facts for chicken broth
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 6 kcal |
| Protein | 0.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.4 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in chicken broth
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.07 mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.02 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4 µg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.22 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 µg | 1% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common chicken broth servings
How many calories in a portion of chicken broth — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 6 kcal | 1 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup (249 g) | 15 kcal | 1 g | 1 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chicken broth?
Chicken broth has 6 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in chicken broth?
Chicken broth contains 0.6 g of protein per 100 g.
Is chicken broth low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Chicken broth has 0.4 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is chicken broth low in calories?
Compared with other soups it is: 6 kcal per 100 g versus a category median of 61 kcal.
Are these chicken broth calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #174536 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
