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Broth vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between broth and pollock?

  • Broth is higher in vitamin B2 and calcium, yet pollock is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1020% more.
  • Broth has 22 times more saturated fat than pollock. While broth has 3.43g of saturated fat, pollock has only 0.159g.
  • The amount of sodium in pollock is lower.
  • The glycemic index of pollock is lower.

We used Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) types in this article.

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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.
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +159.7%
Contains more IronIron +83.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +733.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +533.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.5%

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.
Broth
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +966.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +25.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +229%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1120%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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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
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more FatsFats +1076.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +2810.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.9%
Contains more WaterWater +3144.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +668.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Pollock DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 419mg 1020%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 3.66µg 140%
Selenium 28µg 44.1µg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.583g 26%
Cholesterol 13mg 86mg 24%
Fats 13.88g 1.18g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.329mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.223mg 16%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.159g 15%
Phosphorus 166mg 267mg 14%
Protein 16.66g 23.48g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.134g 13%
Calcium 187mg 72mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 3.949mg 9%
Calories 267kcal 111kcal 8%
Copper 0mg 0.06mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Folate 32µg 3µg 7%
Magnesium 56mg 81mg 6%
Carbs 18.01g 0g 6%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.018mg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 51IU 6%
Iron 1.03mg 0.56mg 6%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.57mg 4%
Choline 114.6mg 91.6mg 4%
Potassium 309mg 430mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.054mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.432mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.28mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 0g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Pollock
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
28%
Broth
60%
Pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
59%
Pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pollock
Pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 23456mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.271g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/nutrients
  2. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.