Orange Juice vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of Orange Juice and Chicken Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange juice
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange juice and chicken broth:
- Chicken broth has 18.5 times less sugar than orange juice.
- Chicken broth has 22.6 times less carbohydrates than orange juice.
- Chicken broth has 6.5 times less calories than orange juice.
- Orange juice has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- Orange juice has signficantly more potassium than chicken broth.
- Orange juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken broth has 6.5 times less calories than orange juice - orange juice has 45 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange juice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chicken broth per calorie. Orange juice has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:4 and for chicken broth, 41:28:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange Juice | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 28% |
| Fat | 4% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken broth has 22.6 times less carbohydrates than orange juice - orange juice has 10.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Orange juice has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - orange juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken broth has 18.5 times less sugar than orange juice - orange juice has 8.4g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Orange juice and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - orange juice has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both orange juice and chicken broth are low in saturated fat - orange juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and orange juice are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and orange juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Orange juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than chicken broth - orange juice has 50mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Orange juice has more Vitamin A than chicken broth - orange juice has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Orange juice and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange juice has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Orange juice and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - orange juice has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Orange juice has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12. Both orange juice and chicken broth contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Orange Juice | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 30 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Orange juice and chicken broth contain similar amounts of calcium - orange juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Orange juice and chicken broth contain similar amounts of iron - orange juice has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Orange juice has signficantly more potassium than chicken broth - orange juice has 200mg 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,
| Orange Juice | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 33 UG | 1 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 115 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both orange juice and chicken broth contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Orange Juice | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.029 G | 0.008 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Orange Juice or Chicken Broth .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does orange juice or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken broth has 6.5 times less calories than orange juice - orange juice has 45 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is orange juice or chicken broth better for protein?
Orange juice and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - orange juice has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does orange juice or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken broth has 22.6 times fewer carbohydrates than orange juice - orange juice has 10.4g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.