Chicken Broth vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Chicken Broth and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chicken broth
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken broth and tomato:
- Chicken broth has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, tomato contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tomato and chicken broth contain similar amounts of calories - tomato has 18 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 heavier in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Chicken broth has a macronutrient ratio of 42:29:29 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken Broth | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 42% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 29% | 75% |
| Fat | 29% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both tomato and chicken broth are low in carbohydrates - tomato has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in tomato are made of 69% sugar and 31% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in chicken broth comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Tomato has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Tomato and chicken broth contain similar amounts of sugar - tomato has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tomato and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tomato and chicken broth are low in saturated fat - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and tomato are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than chicken broth - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Tomato has more Vitamin A than chicken broth - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tomato and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato has more Vitamin K than chicken broth - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chicken broth has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, tomato contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both chicken broth and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin and niacin.
| Chicken Broth | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.059 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.219 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 15 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Tomato and chicken broth contain similar amounts of calcium - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Tomato and chicken broth contain similar amounts of iron - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than chicken broth - tomato has 237mg 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 | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 123 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tomato has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| Chicken Broth | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.08 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 Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does tomato or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Tomato and chicken broth contain similar amounts of calories - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is tomato or chicken broth better for protein?
Tomato and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does tomato or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both tomato and chicken broth are low in carbohydrates - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tomato are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in chicken broth comprise of 100% sugar.