Avocado vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of Avocado and Chicken Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
avocado
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in avocado and chicken broth:
- Avocado has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- Avocado has signficantly more Vitamin C than chicken broth.
- Avocado is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Chicken broth has 162.5 times less saturated fat than avocado.
- Chicken broth has 18.6 times less carbohydrates than avocado.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Avocado is high in calories and chicken broth has 96% less calories than avocado - avocado has 167 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, avocado is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chicken broth per calorie. Avocado has a macronutrient ratio of 4:19:77 and for chicken broth, 42:29:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Avocado | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 29% |
| Fat | 77% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken broth has 18.6 times less carbohydrates than avocado - avocado has 8.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Avocado is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - avocado has 6.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Avocado and chicken broth contain similar amounts of sugar - avocado has 0.3g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Avocado and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - avocado has 2g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chicken broth has 162.5 times less saturated fat than avocado - avocado has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and avocado are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and avocado does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Avocado has signficantly more Vitamin C than chicken broth - avocado has 8.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Avocado has more Vitamin A than chicken broth - avocado has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Avocado has 48 times more Vitamin E than chicken broth - avocado has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Avocado has more Vitamin K than chicken broth - avocado has 21ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Avocado has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
| Avocado | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.075 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.143 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | 1.912 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.463 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.287 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 89 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Avocado has 225% more calcium than chicken broth - avocado has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Avocado has 771% more iron than chicken broth - avocado has 0.61mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Avocado is an excellent source of potassium and it has 27 times more potassium than chicken broth - avocado has 507mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Avocado | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 63 UG | 1 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 24 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 271 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, avocado has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| Avocado | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.674 G | 0.008 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.015 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.689 G | 0.008 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does avocado or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Avocado is high in calories and chicken broth has 100% less calories than avocado - avocado has 167 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is avocado or chicken broth better for protein?
Avocado and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - avocado has 2g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does avocado or chicken broth contain more potassium?
Avocado is a rich source of potassium and it has 27 times more potassium than chicken broth - avocado has 507mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.