Does bone broth break a fast?
Breaks a strict fast
30-80 kcal
No - breaks a clean fast. Bone broth contains calories and protein. It can be useful, but it is not a clean fast drink.
Bone broth contains calories and protein. It can be useful, but it is not a clean fast drink.
Bone broth carries 30–80 kcal plus protein and amino acids, so it breaks a strict fast — though it is a common, gentle way to break a longer one.
Base tier: 25/100 for "Breaks a fast". Item adjustment: +5 points for calories, nutrient signal, product variability, and safety caution. Final Fast Score: 30/100.
Use it for a modified fast or to break a longer fast gently.
The Fast Score is an editorial estimate of clean-fast strictness, not medical advice. Goals vary — if you fast for glucose, appetite, or medical reasons, follow your clinician.