Chicken Broth vs. Tomato Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Chicken Broth and Tomato Sauce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chicken broth
versus
tomato sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken broth and tomato sauce:
- Tomato sauce has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- Tomato sauce has signficantly more dietary fiber than chicken broth.
- Tomato sauce is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tomato sauce and chicken broth contain similar amounts of calories - tomato sauce has 24 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 heavier in fat compared to tomato sauce per calorie. Chicken broth has a macronutrient ratio of 42:29:29 and for tomato sauce, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken Broth | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 42% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 29% | 74% |
| Fat | 29% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tomato sauce and chicken broth contain similar amounts of carbs - tomato sauce has 5.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in tomato sauce are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in chicken broth comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Tomato sauce has signficantly more dietary fiber than chicken broth - tomato sauce has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Tomato sauce and chicken broth contain similar amounts of sugar - tomato sauce has 3.6g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tomato sauce and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - tomato sauce has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tomato sauce and chicken broth are low in saturated fat - tomato sauce has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and tomato sauce are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and tomato sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato sauce has more Vitamin C than chicken broth - tomato sauce has 7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Tomato sauce has more Vitamin A than chicken broth - tomato sauce has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tomato sauce and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tomato sauce has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato sauce and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato sauce has 2.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tomato sauce has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12. Both chicken broth and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Chicken Broth | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.059 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Niacin | 0.219 MG | 0.991 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Tomato sauce has 250% more calcium than chicken broth - tomato sauce has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Tomato sauce has 12 times more iron than chicken broth - tomato sauce has 0.96mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Tomato sauce is a great source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than chicken broth - tomato sauce has 297mg 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 | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 259 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 13895 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 24 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tomato sauce has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| Chicken Broth | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.115 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 Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) .
Chicken Broth g
()
|
Daily Values (%) |
Tomato Sauce g
()
|
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCAL % |
|
5% | calories | 5% |
|
KCAL % | |
| G % |
|
5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | sugar | 5% | G | |||
| G % |
|
5% | total fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | saturated fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
| MG % |
|
5% | sodium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| 5% | Vitamins and Minerals | 5% | |||||
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| IU % |
|
5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
|
IU % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | calcium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | iron | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | magnesium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | potassium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| G % |
|
5% | protein | 5% |
|
G % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | choline | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | chlorine | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | chromium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | copper | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | fluoride | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | iodine | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | manganese | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | molybdenum | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | phosphorus | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | selenium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | zinc | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does tomato sauce or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Tomato sauce and chicken broth contain similar amounts of calories - tomato sauce has 24 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is tomato sauce or chicken broth better for protein?
Tomato sauce and chicken broth contain similar amounts of protein - tomato sauce has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does tomato sauce or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato sauce and chicken broth contain similar amounts of carbs - tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tomato sauce are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in chicken broth comprise of 100% sugar.