Canned Tuna vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Chicken Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canned tuna
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and chicken broth:
- Canned tuna has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Canned tuna is a great source of potassium.
- Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein.
- Chicken broth has 20 times less cholesterol than canned tuna.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Canned tuna is high in calories and chicken broth has 95% less calories than canned tuna - canned tuna has 128 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, canned tuna is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chicken broth per calorie. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for chicken broth, 42:29:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 29% |
| Fat | 22% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both chicken broth and canned tuna are low in carbohydrates - chicken broth has 0.44g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken broth and canned tuna contain similar amounts of sugar - chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein and it has 35 times more protein than chicken broth - canned tuna has 23.6g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both canned tuna and chicken broth are low in saturated fat - canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Chicken broth has 20 times less cholesterol than canned tuna - canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Canned tuna has more Vitamin A than chicken broth - canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken broth and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Canned tuna has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both canned tuna and chicken broth contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Canned Tuna | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 2 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Canned tuna has 250% more calcium than chicken broth - canned tuna has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Canned tuna has 12 times more iron than chicken broth - canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Canned tuna is a great source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than chicken broth - canned tuna has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, canned tuna has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.008 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.051 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.106 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: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .
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FAQ
Does canned tuna or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Canned tuna is high in calories and chicken broth has 100% less calories than canned tuna - canned tuna has 128 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is canned tuna or chicken broth better for protein?
Canned tuna is a fantastic source of protein and it has 35 times more protein than chicken broth - canned tuna has 23.6g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.