Chicken Stock / Bone Broth
Chicken stock, often called bone broth when simmered for an extended period, is a foundational liquid in global cuisines, particularly in Western and Asian cooking. It is made by simmering chicken bones, meat scraps, and aromatic vegetables like onions, carrots, and celery in water for several hours to extract flavor and nutrients.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a low-carb, low-fat, and moderate-protein food, with its main nutritional contribution being minerals like magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium from the bones, along with collagen-derived amino acids. A typical one-cup serving contains roughly 30-50 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 15 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
| Phosphorus | 30 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg |
| Calcium | 10 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's considered a universal 'starter' for countless soups, stews, and sauces, while nutritionally, the slow simmering process is unique for extracting gelatin and minerals that can support gut and joint health.
