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Chicken soup vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chicken soup and Broth

  • Broth has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Choline, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, and Iron than Chicken soup.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1032% more.
  • Chicken soup contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared 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.
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +55.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Calcium +6133.3%
Contains more Iron +390.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +514.8%
Contains more Potassium +194.3%
Contains more Selenium +1172.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 8% 3% 12% 10% 19% 4% 18% 0% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 3115% 3% 0% 20% 153%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +55.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Calcium +6133.3%
Contains more Iron +390.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +514.8%
Contains more Potassium +194.3%
Contains more Selenium +1172.7%

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.
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Broth
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +405.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.9%
Contains more Folate +540%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 1% 9% 20% 30% 0% 15% 4% 0% 1%
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 +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +405.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.9%
Contains more Folate +540%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +3959.5%
Contains more Protein +561.1%
Contains more Fats +1056.7%
Contains more Carbs +410.2%
Contains more Other +8096.7%
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 g
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 +3959.5%
Contains more Protein +561.1%
Contains more Fats +1056.7%
Contains more Carbs +410.2%
Contains more Other +8096.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +821%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2003.3%
29% 52% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.321 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.48 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +821%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2003.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken soup Broth Opinion
Net carbs 3.53g 18.01g Broth
Protein 2.52g 16.66g Broth
Fats 1.2g 13.88g Broth
Carbs 3.53g 18.01g Broth
Calories 36kcal 267kcal Broth
Sugar 1.58g 17.36g Chicken soup
Calcium 3mg 187mg Broth
Iron 0.21mg 1.03mg Broth
Magnesium 4mg 56mg Broth
Phosphorus 27mg 166mg Broth
Potassium 105mg 309mg Broth
Sodium 143mg 23875mg Chicken soup
Zinc 0.14mg 0.09mg Chicken soup
Copper 0.054mg 0mg Chicken soup
Manganese 0.15mg Broth
Selenium 2.2µg 28µg Broth
Vitamin A 3IU 2IU Chicken soup
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Chicken soup
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.46mg Broth
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.1mg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.1mg Broth
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.43mg Broth
Vitamin B3 1.584mg 2.46mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.6mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.1mg Broth
Folate 5µg 32µg Broth
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Broth
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Chicken soup
Cholesterol 3mg 13mg Chicken soup
Saturated Fat 0.321g 3.43g Chicken soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.582g 5.36g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 4.48g Broth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken soup 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
6%
Chicken soup
25%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chicken soup
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 23732mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.109g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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 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. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.