Very high
Sodium
307 mg · 13% DV target
Not a benefit — best kept low
A savory, translucent liquid base derived from simmering poultry bones and aromatics, chicken stock provides a foundational depth to culinary dishes while offering a hydrating, low-calorie profile.
Chicken stock is recognized as a lean protein source that can be used as a substitute for red meat to help reduce the intake of saturated fats .410
Because it is a water-based extract, chicken stock provides hydration and essential minerals while remaining significantly lower in energy (calories) than solid meat portions .1112
Early research indicates that enriched chicken bone broth may help reduce pain sensitivity and inflammation in specific nerve pathways, though more human clinical trials are needed to confirm these effects .1
One animal study found that chicken broth contains histidine dipeptides (compounds like carnosine and anserine), which may support immune function during periods of suppression .12
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
307 mg · 13% DV target
Not a benefit — best kept low
Seasonality has not been estimated for this ingredient yet.
Best stored in airtight containers or freezer bags
Often produced using carcass remains and vegetable scraps, reducing food waste.
The 12th-century physician Maimonides famously prescribed chicken soup as a remedy for respiratory ailments, a practice that earned it the nickname 'Jewish penicillin'.