Are chicken stock and broth the same?

” Many cooks and chefs use the words “stock” and “broth” interchangeably. I have done a lot of research on the subject to clear up this issue, both for myself and for my readers. read more

A: Chicken stock tends to be made more from bony parts, whereas chicken broth is made more out of meat. Chicken stock tends to have a fuller mouth feel and richer flavor, due to the gelatin released by long-simmering bones. Canned low-sodium chicken broth is the busy home-cook's best friend. read more

According to the USDA, there are 36 calories in homemade chicken stock per 100 gm. On the other hand, a canned chicken broth prepared with equal amount of water has 16 calories per 100 gm. The protein count is almost the same in both the food items. In chicken stock, it is 2.52 g, and while in chicken broth, it is 2.02 g. read more

Chicken broth is made from the meat of the chicken. Chicken stock is made from the chickens bones. Because the stock is made from the bones it has gelatine in it and it will thicken. Because the broth contains no gelatine it stays watery. read more

Many people assume chicken broth and stock to be the same and hence treat them as exchangeable options while cooking. However, truth be told, there do exist considerable differences between a chicken stock and broth in terms of ingredients, texture, taste, and nutrients. read more