Pork vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Pork and Chicken Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
pork
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pork and chicken broth:
- Chicken broth has 46 times less cholesterol than pork.
- Pork has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Pork is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pork is high in calories and chicken broth has 98% less calories than pork - pork has 297 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pork is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chicken broth per calorie. Pork has a macronutrient ratio of 36:0:65 and for chicken broth, 42:29:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pork | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 29% |
| Fat | 65% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both chicken broth and pork are low in carbohydrates - chicken broth has 0.44g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken broth and pork contain similar amounts of sugar - chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pork is an excellent source of protein and it has 39 times more protein than chicken broth - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pork is high in saturated fat and chicken broth has 100% less saturated fat than pork - pork has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Chicken broth has 46 times less cholesterol than pork - pork has 94mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pork has more Vitamin C than chicken broth - pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pork and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Pork has more Vitamin D than chicken broth - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pork and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Pork has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Pork | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.706 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.22 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | 4.206 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.52 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.391 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 6 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54 UG | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pork has 450% more calcium than chicken broth - pork has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Pork has 17 times more iron than chicken broth - pork has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Pork is an excellent source of potassium and it has 19 times more potassium than chicken broth - pork has 362mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pork has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| Pork | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.64 G | 0.008 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.08 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.72 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: Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pork or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Pork is high in calories and chicken broth has 100% less calories than pork - pork has 297 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is pork or chicken broth better for protein?
Pork is a fantastic source of protein and it has 39 times more protein than chicken broth - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does pork or chicken broth contain more potassium?
Pork is a rich source of potassium and it has 19 times more potassium than chicken broth - pork has 362mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.