Chicken Broth vs. Ketchup
Nutrition comparison of Chicken Broth and Ketchup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chicken broth
versus
ketchup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken broth and ketchup:
- Chicken broth has signficantly less carbohydrates than ketchup.
- Ketchup has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- Ketchup is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) and Ketchup (Catsup) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ketchup is high in calories and chicken broth has 94% less calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 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 ketchup per calorie. Chicken broth has a macronutrient ratio of 42:29:29 and for ketchup, 4:96:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken Broth | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 42% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 29% | 96% |
| Fat | 29% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken broth has signficantly less carbohydrates than ketchup - ketchup has 27.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ketchup has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - ketchup has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Ketchup is high in sugar and chicken broth has 98% less sugar than ketchup - ketchup has 21.3g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ketchup and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - ketchup has 1g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ketchup and chicken broth are low in saturated fat - ketchup has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and ketchup are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and ketchup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ketchup has more Vitamin C than chicken broth - ketchup has 4.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Ketchup has more Vitamin A than chicken broth - ketchup has 26ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Ketchup has 35 times more Vitamin E than chicken broth - ketchup has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ketchup and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ketchup has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Ketchup has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12. Both chicken broth and ketchup contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Chicken Broth | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.011 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.059 MG | 0.166 MG |
| Niacin | 0.219 MG | 1.434 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.047 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Ketchup has 275% more calcium than chicken broth - ketchup has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Ketchup and chicken broth contain similar amounts of iron - ketchup has 0.35mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Ketchup is a great source of potassium and it has 14 times more potassium than chicken broth - ketchup has 281mg 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 | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 316 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 12062 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 161 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chicken broth and ketchup contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Chicken Broth | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.039 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.039 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 Ketchup (Catsup) .
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 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% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does ketchup or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Ketchup is high in calories and chicken broth has 90% less calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is ketchup or chicken broth better for protein?
Ketchup and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - ketchup has 1g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does ketchup or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken broth has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than ketchup - ketchup has 27.4g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.