Pasta vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of Pasta and Chicken Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pasta
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pasta and chicken broth:
- Pasta has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- Pasta is a great source of potassium.
- Pasta is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pasta is high in calories and chicken broth has 98% less calories than pasta - pasta has 371 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pasta is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chicken broth per calorie. Pasta has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for chicken broth, 42:29:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pasta | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 29% |
| Fat | 4% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pasta is high in carbohydrates and chicken broth has 99% less carbohydrates than pasta - pasta has 74.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pasta is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - pasta has 3.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pasta and chicken broth contain similar amounts of sugar - pasta has 2.7g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pasta is an excellent source of protein and it has 19 times more protein than chicken broth - pasta has 13g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pasta and chicken broth are low in saturated fat - pasta has 0.28g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and pasta are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chicken broth and pasta contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chicken broth has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pasta and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pasta has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pasta and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pasta has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pasta has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
| Pasta | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.891 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | 7.177 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.431 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.142 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 237 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pasta has 425% more calcium than chicken broth - pasta has 21mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Pasta is an excellent source of iron and it has 46 times more iron than chicken broth - pasta has 3.3mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Pasta is a great source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than chicken broth - pasta has 223mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pasta has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| Pasta | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.54 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.54 G | 0.008 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: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .
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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% | 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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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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pasta or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Pasta is high in calories and chicken broth has 100% less calories than pasta - pasta has 371 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is pasta or chicken broth better for protein?
Pasta is a fantastic source of protein and it has 19 times more protein than chicken broth - pasta has 13g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does pasta or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pasta is high in carbohydrates and chicken broth has 100% fewer carbohydrates than pasta - pasta has 74.7g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
Does pasta or chicken broth contain more iron?
Pasta is an abundant source of iron and it has 46 times more iron than chicken broth - pasta has 3.3mg of iron in 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.