Pomegranate Juice vs. Chicken
Nutrition comparison of Pomegranate Juice and Cooked Chicken
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pomegranate juice
versus
cooked
chicken
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pomegranate juice and chicken:
- Both pomegranate juice and chicken are high in potassium.
- Chicken has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, pomegranate juice contains more folate.
- Chicken is an excellent source of protein.
- Pomegranate juice has 39.3 times less saturated fat than chicken.
- Pomegranate juice has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) and Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken is high in calories and pomegranate juice has 71% less calories than chicken - pomegranate juice has 54 calories per 100 grams and chicken has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pomegranate juice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chicken per calorie. Pomegranate juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:94:5 and for chicken, 49:0:52 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pomegranate Juice | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | ~ |
| Fat | 5% | 52% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken has less carbohydrates than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Pomegranate juice and chicken contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - pomegranate juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken has less sugar than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 12.7g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken is an excellent source of protein and it has 154 times more protein than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.15g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pomegranate juice has 39.3 times less saturated fat than chicken - pomegranate juice has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chicken and pomegranate juice are low in trans fat - chicken has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and pomegranate juice does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Pomegranate juice has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken - chicken has 107mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pomegranate juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pomegranate juice and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pomegranate juice and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pomegranate juice has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pomegranate juice and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pomegranate juice has 10.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, pomegranate juice contains more folate.
| Pomegranate Juice | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.302 MG |
| Niacin | 0.233 MG | 7.107 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.285 MG | 1.327 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.538 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pomegranate juice and chicken contain similar amounts of calcium - pomegranate juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken has 830% more iron than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken has 0.93mg of iron.
potassium
Both pomegranate juice and chicken are high in potassium. Chicken has 216% more potassium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 214mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken has more linoleic acid than pomegranate juice per 100 grams.
| Pomegranate Juice | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.05 G | 1.818 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.02 G |
| Total | 0.05 G | 1.838 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: Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) and Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) .
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FAQ
Does pomegranate juice or chicken contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken is high in calories and pomegranate juice has 70% less calories than chicken - pomegranate juice has 54 calories in 100g and chicken has 189 calories.
Is pomegranate juice or chicken better for protein?
Chicken is a fantastic source of protein and it has 154 times more protein than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.15g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Does pomegranate juice or chicken have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken has fewer carbohydrates than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and chicken has no carbs..
Does pomegranate juice or chicken contain more potassium?
Both pomegranate juice and chicken are high in potassium. Chicken has 220% more potassium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 214mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.