Chicken Broth vs. Zucchini
Nutrition comparison of Chicken Broth and Zucchini
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chicken broth
versus
zucchini
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken broth and zucchini:
- Zucchini has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- Zucchini is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) and Zucchini (Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Zucchini and chicken broth contain similar amounts of calories - zucchini has 17 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken broth is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to zucchini per calorie. Chicken broth has a macronutrient ratio of 42:29:29 and for zucchini, 24:62:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken Broth | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 42% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 29% | 62% |
| Fat | 29% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both zucchini and chicken broth are low in carbohydrates - zucchini has 3.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in zucchini are made of 71% sugar and 29% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in chicken broth comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Zucchini has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - zucchini has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Zucchini and chicken broth contain similar amounts of sugar - zucchini has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Zucchini and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - zucchini has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both zucchini and chicken broth are low in saturated fat - zucchini has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and zucchini are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and zucchini does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Zucchini is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than chicken broth - zucchini has 17.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Zucchini has more Vitamin A than chicken broth - zucchini has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Zucchini and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - zucchini has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Zucchini and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - zucchini has 4.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Zucchini has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12. Both chicken broth and zucchini contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Chicken Broth | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.059 MG | 0.094 MG |
| Niacin | 0.219 MG | 0.451 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.204 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.163 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 24 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Zucchini has 300% more calcium than chicken broth - zucchini has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Zucchini and chicken broth contain similar amounts of iron - zucchini has 0.37mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Zucchini is a great source of potassium and it has 13 times more potassium than chicken broth - zucchini has 261mg 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,
| Chicken Broth | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 120 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 2125 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chicken broth and zucchini contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Chicken Broth | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.03 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.031 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: Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) and Zucchini (Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does zucchini or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Zucchini and chicken broth contain similar amounts of calories - zucchini has 17 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is zucchini or chicken broth better for protein?
Zucchini and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - zucchini has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does zucchini or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both zucchini and chicken broth are low in carbohydrates - zucchini has 3.1g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates. the carbs in zucchini are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in chicken broth comprise of 100% sugar.