Chicken Broth vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Chicken Broth and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chicken broth
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken broth and carrots:
- Carrot has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- Carrot has signficantly more calcium than chicken broth.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
- Chicken broth has 10 times less sugar than carrot.
- Chicken broth has 20.7 times less carbohydrates than carrot.
- Chicken broth has 5.8 times less calories than carrot.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken broth has 5.8 times less calories than carrot - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken broth is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Chicken broth has a macronutrient ratio of 42:29:29 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken Broth | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 42% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 29% | 87% |
| Fat | 29% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken broth has 20.7 times less carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in carrots are made of 53% sugar, 31% dietary fiber and 16% starch, whereas the carbs in chicken broth comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken broth has 10 times less sugar than carrot - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Carrots and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both carrots and chicken broth are low in saturated fat - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and carrots are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than chicken broth - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than chicken broth - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrots and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrot has more Vitamin K than chicken broth - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12. Both chicken broth and carrots contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Chicken Broth | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.059 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.219 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has signficantly more calcium than chicken broth - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Carrots and chicken broth contain similar amounts of iron - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 16 times more potassium than chicken broth - carrot has 320mg 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,
| Chicken Broth | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 256 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| Chicken Broth | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.1 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: Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does carrots or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken broth has 5.8 times less calories than carrot - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is carrots or chicken broth better for protein?
Carrots and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does carrots or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken broth has 20.7 times fewer carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates. the carbs in carrots are made of 50% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 20% starch, whereas the carbs in chicken broth comprise of 100% sugar.
Does carrots or chicken broth contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 16 times more potassium than chicken broth - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.