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Broth vs. Beef noodle soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are broth and beef noodle soup different?

  • Broth has more selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, calcium, vitamin B3, magnesium, and vitamin B5 than beef noodle soup.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 1024% higher.
  • Broth contains 23 times more calcium than beef noodle soup. While broth contains 187mg of calcium, beef noodle soup contains only 8mg.
  • Beef noodle soup has less sodium.

Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Soup, beef noodle, canned, prepared with equal volume water are the varieties used 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 2.1% 2.4% 3.5% 17% 20% 17% 8.1% 42% 14% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1766.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2237.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +672.5%
Contains more IronIron +134.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +773.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +833.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +588.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%

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 0.67% 1.7% 10% 0% 7% 5.5% 8% 4.8% 3.5% 10% 2% 6% 3.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1691.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +478.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +275%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +1537.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.5mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 3.58 g
Water: 92.16 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +763.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1028.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +403.1%
Contains more OtherOther +4370.9%
Contains more WaterWater +3959.9%

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
40% 43% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.195 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +982.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2197.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Beef noodle soup
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 Beef noodle soup DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 325mg 1024%
Selenium 28µg 3µg 45%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.024mg 31%
Protein 16.66g 1.93g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.195g 29%
Phosphorus 166mg 19mg 21%
Choline 114.6mg 7mg 20%
Fats 13.88g 1.23g 19%
Calcium 187mg 8mg 18%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.455g 14%
Magnesium 56mg 3mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.425mg 13%
Calories 267kcal 34kcal 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.495g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.08mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.08µg 9%
Potassium 309mg 40mg 8%
Copper 0mg 0.06mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.015mg 7%
Iron 1.03mg 0.44mg 7%
Folate 32µg 8µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.028mg 6%
Carbs 18.01g 3.58g 5%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.62mg 5%
Cholesterol 13mg 2mg 4%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.109mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.8µg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.3g 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 3.28g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 1.03g N/A
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.5mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Beef noodle soup
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
5%
Beef noodle soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
14%
Beef noodle soup

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?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup contains less Sodium (difference - 23550mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.975g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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. Beef noodle soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172906/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.