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Broth vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between broth and American cheese

  • Broth has more vitamin B2 and vitamin B3, while American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Broth covers your daily need for sodium, 965% more than American cheese.
  • Broth contains 32 times more vitamin B3 than American cheese. While broth contains 2.46mg of vitamin B3, American cheese contains only 0.076mg.
  • The amount of sodium in American cheese is lower.
  • American cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of American cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of broth is 45.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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
Broth
5
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 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +115.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134.1%
Contains more IronIron +63.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +265.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +458.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +2666.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +286.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%

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
Broth
8
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% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +216.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
2
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
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +386.8%
Contains more OtherOther +626.4%
Contains more FatsFats +129%
Contains more WaterWater +1644.9%
~equal in Protein ~18.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +248.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +53.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth American cheese DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 1671mg 965%
Calcium 187mg 1045mg 86%
Phosphorus 166mg 641mg 68%
Saturated fat 3.43g 18.057g 66%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.5µg 50%
Cholesterol 13mg 100mg 29%
Fats 13.88g 31.79g 28%
Vitamin A 0µg 250µg 28%
Zinc 0.09mg 2.49mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 1.286g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.234mg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.076mg 15%
Selenium 28µg 20.2µg 14%
Choline 114.6mg 36.2mg 14%
Magnesium 56mg 26mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 8.236g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.015mg 7%
Folate 32µg 8µg 6%
Copper 0mg 0.046mg 5%
Iron 1.03mg 0.63mg 5%
Potassium 309mg 132mg 5%
Carbs 18.01g 3.7g 5%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.041mg 5%
Calories 267kcal 371kcal 5%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.054mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.403mg 4%
Protein 16.66g 18.13g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.8mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 2.26g N/A
Trans fat 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth American cheese
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
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.627g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
American cheese
American cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 22204mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.