Fish broth
FDC 171606cup (244 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 38 · +28 vs Soups & sauces medianFish broth scores 38 of 100, the Low band, but ranks 8 of 60 in Soups & sauces, comfortably ahead of the category median of 10. No individual nutrient stands out; 100 g provides 2 g of protein, 0.4 g of carbohydrate, and 0.6 g of fat, in line with a broth's thin, calorie-light nature.
Fish broth is simmered from bones and trimmings and used as a light base for chowders, risottos, and Asian-style soups rather than sipped on its own. At just 16 calories per 100 g it's one of the lightest items in Soups & sauces, though a cup carries 200 mg of sodium, worth factoring in for anyone tracking sodium closely.
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 16 kcal | 1% |
| Total fat | 0.6 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.13 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 200 mg | 9% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.4 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.09 g | |
| Protein | 2 g | 4% |
| Potassium | 86 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.21 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15 mg | 1% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 39 kcal | 2% |
| Total fat | 1.5 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.32 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 488 mg | 21% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.98 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.22 g | |
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% |
| Potassium | 210 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.51 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 2.4 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2.4 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.37 mg | 2% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 171606Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the soups & sauces median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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