Stock Cube
Concentrated savoury seasoning for soups, grains and stews.
Nutrition per 100 g
Standardised to 100 g of stock cube for fair comparison. Typical serving: 1 cube (10 g) — 25 kcal per 10 g serving.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (10 g) | Per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 250 kcal | 25 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g | 1 g | 4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30 g | 3 g | 12 g |
| Fat | 10 g | 1 g | 4 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Micronutrients
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of stock cube, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (10 g) | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 15 µg | 1.5 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 µg | 0.02 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.34 mg | 0.034 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin | 0.07 mg | 0.007 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin | 0.072 mg | 0.007 mg | 6% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 0.3 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25 mg | 0.025 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.4 µg | 0.14 µg | 58% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.29 mg | 0.029 mg | 6% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 5 mg | 0.5 mg | <1% |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 0.19 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 18 mg | 1.8 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 161 mg | 16.1 mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 297 mg | 29.7 mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 43 mg | 4.3 mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 3.3 mg | 0.33 mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 4.4 µg | 0.44 µg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.055 mg | 0.006 mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.009 mg | 0.001 mg | <1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central — Beef, New Zealand, imported, cube roll, separable lean and fat, raw
% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Why eat stock cube?
- Turns water into a flavourful cooking liquid.
- Makes plain grains and pulses far more appealing.
How to include it
- Use half a cube and add herbs instead.
- Cook grains in stock rather than salted water.
Things to consider
- Very high in sodium — often over 2 g of salt per cube.
- Reduced-salt versions are widely available.
Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.
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