Chicken Broth vs. Pumpkin Puree
Nutrition comparison of Chicken Broth and Pumpkin Puree
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chicken broth
versus
pumpkin puree
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken broth and pumpkin puree:
- Chicken broth has 17.3 times less carbohydrates than pumpkin puree.
- Chicken broth has 4.6 times less calories than pumpkin puree.
- Pumpkin puree has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- Pumpkin puree is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Pumpkin puree is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) and Pumpkin Puree (Pumpkin, canned, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken broth has 4.6 times less calories than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 34 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 pumpkin puree per calorie. Chicken broth has a macronutrient ratio of 42:29:29 and for pumpkin puree, 11:82:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken Broth | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 42% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 29% | 82% |
| Fat | 29% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken broth has 17.3 times less carbohydrates than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 8.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pumpkin puree is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - pumpkin puree has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pumpkin puree and chicken broth contain similar amounts of sugar - pumpkin puree has 3.3g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pumpkin puree and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - pumpkin puree has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pumpkin puree and chicken broth are low in saturated fat - pumpkin puree has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and pumpkin puree are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pumpkin puree does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pumpkin puree has more Vitamin C than chicken broth - pumpkin puree has 4.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pumpkin puree is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than chicken broth - pumpkin puree has 778ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pumpkin puree and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pumpkin puree has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pumpkin puree has more Vitamin K than chicken broth - pumpkin puree has 16ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pumpkin puree has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12. Both chicken broth and pumpkin puree contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Chicken Broth | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.059 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Niacin | 0.219 MG | 0.367 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.056 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 12 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Pumpkin puree has 550% more calcium than chicken broth - pumpkin puree has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Pumpkin puree has 18 times more iron than chicken broth - pumpkin puree has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Pumpkin puree is a great source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than chicken broth - pumpkin puree has 206mg 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 | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 6940 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 4795 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chicken broth and pumpkin puree contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Chicken Broth | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.007 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.007 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 Pumpkin Puree (Pumpkin, canned, without salt) .
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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% | calcium | 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% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 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% | protein | 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% | copper | 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 pumpkin puree or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken broth has 4.6 times less calories than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 34 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is pumpkin puree or chicken broth better for protein?
Pumpkin puree and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - pumpkin puree has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does pumpkin puree or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken broth has 17.3 times fewer carbohydrates than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 8.1g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.