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Broth vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between broth and candy bar?

  • Broth is higher in selenium and vitamin B2, yet candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin E, and phosphorus.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11762% more.
  • Broth has 153 times more sodium than candy bar. While broth has 23875mg of sodium, candy bar has only 156mg.

We used Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Candies, peanut bar 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.
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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +139.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +495.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +96.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +4277.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +728.7%
~equal in Iron ~0.97mg

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +289.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +791.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +222%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152900%
Contains more FolateFolate +134.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.1mg
~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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +41.9%
Contains more OtherOther +2632.2%
Contains more FatsFats +142.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +163.2%
~equal in Protein ~15.5g

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
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +212%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +137.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 153mg 11762%
Sodium 23875mg 156mg 1031%
Copper 0mg 0.774mg 86%
Manganese 0.15mg 1.243mg 48%
Selenium 28µg 4.7µg 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 10.65g 41%
Zinc 0.09mg 3.94mg 35%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 7.922mg 34%
Fats 13.88g 33.7g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 16.721g 28%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 4.1mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.14mg 22%
Phosphorus 166mg 308mg 20%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Choline 114.6mg 29.4mg 15%
Magnesium 56mg 110mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Calories 267kcal 522kcal 13%
Folate 32µg 75µg 11%
Calcium 187mg 78mg 11%
Carbs 18.01g 47.4g 10%
Saturated fat 3.43g 4.678g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.83mg 5%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Potassium 309mg 407mg 3%
Protein 16.66g 15.5g 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Iron 1.03mg 0.97mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 42.22g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 23719mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broth
Broth is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.248g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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.

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.