Figs vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Chicken Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and chicken broth:
- Chicken broth has 11.3 times less calories than fig.
- Chicken broth has 42.5 times less carbohydrates than fig.
- Chicken broth has signficantly less sugar than fig.
- Fig has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- Fig has signficantly more calcium than chicken broth.
- Fig is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken broth has 11.3 times less calories than fig - fig has 74 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chicken broth per calorie. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for chicken broth, 42:29:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 29% |
| Fat | 3% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken broth has 42.5 times less carbohydrates than fig - fig has 19.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in figs are made of 85% sugar and 15% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in chicken broth comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Fig is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken broth has signficantly less sugar than fig - fig has 16.3g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Figs and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - fig has 0.75g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both figs and chicken broth are low in saturated fat - fig has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and figs are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fig does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fig has more Vitamin C than chicken broth - fig has 2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Fig has more Vitamin A than chicken broth - fig has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Figs and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Figs and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Fig has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12. Both figs and chicken broth contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Figs | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 6 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fig has signficantly more calcium than chicken broth - fig has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Figs and chicken broth contain similar amounts of iron - fig has 0.37mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Fig is a great source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than chicken broth - fig has 232mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fig has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| Figs | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.144 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.144 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: Figs (Figs, raw) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .
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FAQ
Does figs or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken broth has 11.3 times less calories than fig - fig has 74 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is figs or chicken broth better for protein?
Figs and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - fig has 0.75g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does figs or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken broth has 42.5 times fewer carbohydrates than fig - fig has 19.2g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates. the carbs in figs are made of 90% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in chicken broth comprise of 100% sugar.