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Broth vs. Au jus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between broth and au jus

  • Broth has more selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3; however, au jus has more copper.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 1017% higher.
  • Au jus has 70 times less selenium than broth. Broth has 28µg of selenium, while au jus has 0.4µg.
  • Au jus is lower in sodium.

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

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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
6
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%
Au jus
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 1.2% 7.1% 23% 33% 27% 13% 62% 26% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4575%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +281.5%
Contains more IronIron +71.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +453.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6900%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1011.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%

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
9
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%
Au jus
0
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 3.3% 0% 0% 0% 5% 14% 17% 1.2% 2.3% 13% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
4
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
Au jus
1
3% 95%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.5 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1288.3%
Contains more FatsFats +6840%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +620.4%
Contains more OtherOther +2973.8%
Contains more WaterWater +4063%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Au jus DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 478mg 1017%
Selenium 28µg 0.4µg 50%
Protein 16.66g 1.2g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.01g 30%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.06mg 28%
Fats 13.88g 0.2g 21%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Phosphorus 166mg 30mg 19%
Calcium 187mg 4mg 18%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.1g 15%
Calories 267kcal 16kcal 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.08g 13%
Magnesium 56mg 2mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.02mg 12%
Copper 0mg 0.1mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.9mg 10%
Zinc 0.09mg 1mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.1µg 8%
Folate 32µg 2µg 8%
Potassium 309mg 81mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.02mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.01mg 7%
Iron 1.03mg 0.6mg 5%
Carbs 18.01g 2.5g 5%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.2mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1mg 0%
Net carbs 18.01g 2.5g N/A
Sugar 17.36g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Au jus
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
4%
Au jus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
20%
Au jus

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 Cholesterol?
Au jus
Au jus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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 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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/nutrients
  2. Au jus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171168/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.