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Broth vs. Black tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between broth and black tea

  • Black tea has less selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, calcium, vitamin B3, iron, and magnesium.
  • Broth covers your daily sodium needs 1038% more than black tea.
  • Black tea has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of broth is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water.

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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% 0% 3.3% 0.75% 3.3% 0.55% 0.43% 0.39% 29% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1766.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +735.1%
Contains more IronIron +5050%
Contains more ZincZinc +350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.2% 0% 0.66% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0.22%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2971.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +540%
Contains more CholineCholine +28550%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.3 g
Water: 99.7 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5903.3%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +4292.1%

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
29% 14% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +535900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +111900%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Black tea
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Black tea DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 3mg 1038%
Selenium 28µg 0µg 51%
Protein 16.66g 0g 33%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.014mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.004g 30%
Phosphorus 166mg 1mg 24%
Fats 13.88g 0g 21%
Choline 114.6mg 0.4mg 21%
Calcium 187mg 0mg 19%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.002g 16%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.001g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Calories 267kcal 1kcal 13%
Iron 1.03mg 0.02mg 13%
Magnesium 56mg 3mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.011mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0mg 8%
Potassium 309mg 37mg 8%
Folate 32µg 5µg 7%
Carbs 18.01g 0.3g 6%
Caffeine 0mg 20mg 5%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.219mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0mg 3%
Copper 0mg 0.01mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.02mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 0.3g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth Black tea
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
1%
Black tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
4%
Black tea

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black tea
Black tea contains less Sodium (difference - 23872mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.428g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)

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. Black tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173227/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.