Broth vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between broth and beef?
- Broth is higher in calcium, yet beef is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and copper.
- Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1036% more.
- Broth has 14 times more calcium than beef. While broth has 187mg of calcium, beef has only 13mg.
- The amount of sodium in beef is lower.
- The glycemic index of beef is lower.
We used Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1338.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1566.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +195.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4011.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +84% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +357.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +51.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +134.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +569% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1303.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +112.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24490% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2794.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +96% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +742.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 23875mg | 54mg | 1036% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 4.21µg | 163% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.669mg | 44% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 3.7mg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.48g | 0.532g | 26% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 3.04mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 85mg | 24% |
| Protein | 16.66g | 27.55g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.46mg | 5.76mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 13mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 259mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.097mg | 11% |
| Fats | 13.88g | 6.54g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 14mg | 10% |
| Choline | 114.6mg | 75.6mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.36g | 2.734g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.15mg | 0.009mg | 6% |
| Folate | 32µg | 7µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 18.01g | 0g | 6% |
| Calories | 267kcal | 169kcal | 5% |
| Selenium | 28µg | 25.4µg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 3.43g | 2.595g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.481mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.43mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.074mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 352mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 17.36g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.375g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.359mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.534mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.52mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.833mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 3.178mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.871mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.603mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.244mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 23821mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.835g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.