Chicken Broth vs. Carrot Juice
Nutrition comparison of Chicken Broth and Carrot Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chicken broth
versus
carrot juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken broth and carrot juice:
- Carrot juice has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- Carrot juice has signficantly more Vitamin C than chicken broth.
- Carrot juice is a great source of potassium.
- Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Chicken broth has 20 times less carbohydrates than carrot juice.
- Chicken broth has 5.6 times less calories than carrot juice.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken broth has 5.6 times less calories than carrot juice - carrot juice has 40 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken broth is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to carrot juice per calorie. Chicken broth has a macronutrient ratio of 42:29:29 and for carrot juice, 9:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken Broth | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 42% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 29% | 88% |
| Fat | 29% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken broth has 20 times less carbohydrates than carrot juice - carrot juice has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot juice has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Carrot juice and chicken broth contain similar amounts of sugar - carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Carrot juice and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - carrot juice has 0.95g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both carrot juice and chicken broth are low in saturated fat - carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and carrot juice are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot juice has signficantly more Vitamin C than chicken broth - carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than chicken broth - carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrot juice and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrot juice has more Vitamin K than chicken broth - carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Carrot juice has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12. Both chicken broth and carrot juice contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Chicken Broth | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.092 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.059 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Niacin | 0.219 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.228 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot juice has 500% more calcium than chicken broth - carrot juice has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Carrot juice and chicken broth contain similar amounts of iron - carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot juice is a great source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than chicken broth - carrot juice has 292mg 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 | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 9303 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 4342 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 333 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot juice has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| Chicken Broth | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.061 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 Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) .
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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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% | 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% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does carrot juice or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken broth has 5.6 times less calories than carrot juice - carrot juice has 40 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is carrot juice or chicken broth better for protein?
Carrot juice and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - carrot juice has 0.95g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does carrot juice or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken broth has 20 times fewer carbohydrates than carrot juice - carrot juice has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.