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Au jus vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Au jus and Broth

  • Au jus has more Copper, however, Broth has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Broth is 1017% higher.
  • Au jus is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Gravy, au jus, canned and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Au jus
Au jus
4
:
6
Broth
Broth
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +1011.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +4575%
Contains more Iron +71.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2700%
Contains more Phosphorus +453.3%
Contains more Potassium +281.5%
Contains more Selenium +6900%
Au jus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 23% 2% 13% 8% 63% 28% 34% 27% 3%
Broth
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 3115% 3% 0% 20% 153%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +1011.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +4575%
Contains more Iron +71.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2700%
Contains more Phosphorus +453.3%
Contains more Potassium +281.5%
Contains more Selenium +6900%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Au jus
Au jus
0
:
12
Broth
Broth
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.1
Au jus
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 4% 5% 14% 17% 2% 3% 2% 13% 0%
Broth
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 36% 24% 24% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Au jus
Au jus
1
:
4
Broth
Broth
Contains more Water +4063%
Contains more Protein +1288.3%
Contains more Fats +6840%
Contains more Carbs +620.4%
Contains more Other +2973.8%
Au jus
3% 95%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.5 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Broth
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more Water +4063%
Contains more Protein +1288.3%
Contains more Fats +6840%
Contains more Carbs +620.4%
Contains more Other +2973.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Au jus
Au jus
1
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2
Broth
Broth
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44700%
Au jus
53% 42% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.01 g
Broth
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.48 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44700%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Au jus Broth
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Au jus Broth Opinion
Net carbs 2.5g 18.01g Broth
Protein 1.2g 16.66g Broth
Fats 0.2g 13.88g Broth
Carbs 2.5g 18.01g Broth
Calories 16kcal 267kcal Broth
Sugar 17.36g Au jus
Calcium 4mg 187mg Broth
Iron 0.6mg 1.03mg Broth
Magnesium 2mg 56mg Broth
Phosphorus 30mg 166mg Broth
Potassium 81mg 309mg Broth
Sodium 478mg 23875mg Au jus
Zinc 1mg 0.09mg Au jus
Copper 0.1mg 0mg Au jus
Manganese 0.2mg 0.15mg Au jus
Selenium 0.4µg 28µg Broth
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Broth
Vitamin E 0.46mg Broth
Vitamin C 1mg 1.1mg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.1mg Broth
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.43mg Broth
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 2.46mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.6mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.1mg Broth
Folate 2µg 32µg Broth
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.3µg Broth
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Au jus
Saturated Fat 0.1g 3.43g Au jus
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 5.36g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 0.01g 4.48g Broth

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Au jus Broth
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Au jus
25%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Au jus
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Au jus
Au jus is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Au jus
Au jus contains less Sodium (difference - 23397mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Au jus
Au jus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Au jus
Au jus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Au jus
Au jus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Au jus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171168/nutrients
  2. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.