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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of chicken broth and pumpkin puree is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 41:28:31 and for pumpkin puree, 11:82:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Chicken Broth Pumpkin Puree
Protein 41% 11%
Carbohydrates 28% 82%
Fat 31% 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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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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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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.