Vegetable Broth vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Vegetable Broth and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
vegetable broth
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vegetable broth and yellow corn:
- Vegetable broth has 21.5 times less carbohydrates than yellow corn.
- Vegetable broth has more alpha-carotene than yellow corn, however, yellow corn contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than vegetable broth.
- Vegetable broth has signficantly less calories than yellow corn.
- Yellow corn has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vegetable Broth (Soup, vegetable broth, ready to serve) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vegetable broth has signficantly less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories per 100 grams and vegetable broth has 5 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vegetable broth is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to yellow corn for fat. Vegetable broth has a macronutrient ratio of 16:69:15 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vegetable Broth | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 76% |
| Fat | 15% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Vegetable broth has 21.5 times less carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of total carbs per 100 grams and vegetable broth has 0.93g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than vegetable broth - yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and vegetable broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Yellow corn and vegetable broth contain similar amounts of sugar - yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar per 100 grams and vegetable broth has 0.55g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yellow corn has 13 times more protein than vegetable broth - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and vegetable broth has 0.24g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both yellow corn and vegetable broth are low in saturated fat - yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and vegetable broth has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow corn has 12 times more Vitamin C than vegetable broth - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and vegetable broth has 0.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yellow corn and vegetable broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and vegetable broth has 12ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Yellow corn and vegetable broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and vegetable broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Yellow corn and vegetable broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and vegetable broth has 0.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow corn has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Vegetable Broth | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.11 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.06 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.007 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Yellow corn and vegetable broth contain similar amounts of calcium - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and vegetable broth has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Yellow corn and vegetable broth contain similar amounts of iron - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron per 100 grams and vegetable broth has 0.06mg of iron.
potassium
Yellow corn is a great source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than vegetable broth - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium per 100 grams and vegetable broth has 19mg 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, vegetable broth has more alpha-carotene than yellow corn per 100 grams, however, yellow corn contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than vegetable broth per 100 grams. Both vegetable broth and yellow corn contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Vegetable Broth | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 111 UG | 66 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 64 UG | 23 UG |
| lycopene | 7 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1 UG | 906 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than vegetable broth per 100 grams.
| Vegetable Broth | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.004 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.004 G | 0.586 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: Vegetable Broth (Soup, vegetable broth, ready to serve) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 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 yellow corn or vegetable broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Vegetable broth has signficantly less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories in 100g and vegetable broth has 5 calories.
Does yellow corn or vegetable broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, vegetable broth has 21.5 times fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of carbs for 100g and vegetable broth has 0.93g of carbohydrates.