Beef Bone Broth
Quick answer
A medium portion of Beef Bone Broth (240 ml) contains 108 kcal, with 1.2 g of net carbohydrates and 22.8 g of protein.
- Carbs1.2 g4.5%
- Protein22.8 g85.4%
- Fat1.2 g10.1%
- Fibre0 g
Percentages of total energy (calories)
How many calories are in bone broth?
Bone broth is back in fashion, but it was originally our grandmothers' food 😄 There are 45 calories and 9.5 g of protein per 100 ml, and a cup (240 ml) has about 108 calories and 23 g of protein. So a cup of broth has roughly as much protein as a small chicken breast.
Does bone broth raise blood sugar?
No. It has half a gram of carbohydrate per 100 ml, so the glycemic index does not apply to it. And since it is mostly protein and water, it gives you a feeling of fullness without moving your blood sugar.
What about collagen?
Many people search for "bone broth and collagen". The broth really does contain gelatin from the bones and cartilage, which is why it turns jelly-like when it cools. But the body digests gelatin like any other protein, so there is no guarantee that it "goes" to the joints or the skin in particular.
How to have it smartly
- You can drink a cup before a meal; it fills your stomach and makes you eat less.
- You can use it instead of stock cubes in cooking, because it is natural.
- Watch the salt, especially in ready-made supermarket broth, and read the label.
- Once it has cooled, you can remove the layer of fat from the top.
Lighter alternatives
- Instead of cream soup (mostly fat): a cup of bone broth with vegetables.
- Instead of salty stock cubes: homemade bone broth with little salt.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per typical portion (240 ml) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 45 kcal | 108 kcal |
| Protein | 9.5 g | 22.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.5 g | 1.2 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 0.5 g | 1.2 g |
| Sugar | less than 0.5 g | — |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 1.2 g |
| Dietary fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Glycemic index | Not applicable | |
| Glycemic load | Not applicable | |
| Insulin index | not tested | |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
It has 45 kcal per 100 g, ranking 1 of 28 in Soups & home-cooked dishes (lowest first).
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in bone broth?
45 calories per 100 ml, and about 108 calories per cup (240 ml), with about 23 g of protein.
Is bone broth suitable for weight loss?
Definitely, because it is low in calories and high in protein, so it fills you up. A cup before a meal helps you eat less.
Does bone broth raise blood sugar?
No, it has almost no carbohydrate.
Is bone broth good for the joints and skin?
It contains gelatin, but the body digests it like any protein, so there is no guarantee that it goes to the joints or the skin in particular.
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References & Scientific Sources
- The glycemic index does not apply because this food has less than 5 g of available carbohydrate per 100 g, and a GI test requires 25 to 50 g of available carbohydrate, per: ISO 26642:2010. Food products — Determination of the glycaemic index (GI) and recommendation for food classification. International Organization for Standardization; 2010. www.iso.org/standard/43633.html
- Definition of available carbohydrate and glycemic load: FAO/WHO. Carbohydrates in human nutrition: report of a joint FAO/WHO expert consultation. FAO Food and Nutrition Paper 66. Rome; 1998. www.fao.org/4/w8079e/w8079e00.htm
Medically reviewed by Dr. Wassim Habib | Founder, WiBo Health · 31 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.