Chicken Broth vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Chicken Broth and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chicken broth
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken broth and peas:
- Chicken broth has 12.1 times less sugar than pea.
- Chicken broth has 31.8 times less carbohydrates than pea.
- Chicken broth has signficantly less calories than pea.
- Pea has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- Pea is a great source of potassium.
- Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken broth has signficantly less calories than pea - pea has 81 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken broth is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to peas per calorie. Chicken broth has a macronutrient ratio of 42:29:29 and for peas, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken Broth | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 42% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 29% | 69% |
| Fat | 29% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken broth has 31.8 times less carbohydrates than pea - pea has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pea is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken broth has 12.1 times less sugar than pea - pea has 5.7g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pea has 747% more protein than chicken broth - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both peas and chicken broth are low in saturated fat - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and peas are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than chicken broth - pea has 40mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pea has more Vitamin A than chicken broth - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peas and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pea has more Vitamin K than chicken broth - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
| Chicken Broth | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.059 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 0.219 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 65 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Pea has 525% more calcium than chicken broth - pea has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Pea has 20 times more iron than chicken broth - pea has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Pea is a great source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than chicken broth - pea has 244mg 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 | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 21 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 2477 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pea has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| Chicken Broth | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.152 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 Peas (Peas, green, raw) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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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% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does peas or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken broth has signficantly less calories than pea - pea has 81 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is peas or chicken broth better for protein?
Pea has 750% more protein than chicken broth - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does peas or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken broth has 31.8 times fewer carbohydrates than pea - pea has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.