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Broth vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between broth and caper

  • Broth has more selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, and calcium; however, caper has more copper, vitamin K, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 936% higher.
  • Caper has 23 times less selenium than broth. Broth has 28µg of selenium, while caper has 1.2µg.
  • Caper is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Capers, 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%
Caper
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 12% 3.5% 63% 125% 8.7% 4.3% 306% 10% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +367.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +672.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1560%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +92.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2233.3%
Contains more IronIron +62.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +255.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.2%

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
8
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%
Caper
4
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 14% 2.3% 18% 0% 4.5% 32% 12% 1.6% 5.3% 0% 62% 17% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +209.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +277.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +39.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +1663.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Caper
1
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +605.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1514%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +268.3%
Contains more OtherOther +511.7%
Contains more WaterWater +3593.8%

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
Caper
1
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.233 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.304 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8407.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1373.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Caper DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 2348mg 936%
Selenium 28µg 1.2µg 49%
Copper 0mg 0.374mg 42%
Protein 16.66g 2.36g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.304g 28%
Phosphorus 166mg 10mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.139mg 22%
Vitamin K 0µg 24.6µg 21%
Choline 114.6mg 6.5mg 20%
Fats 13.88g 0.86g 20%
Calcium 187mg 40mg 15%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.233g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.063g 13%
Fiber 0g 3.2g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Calories 267kcal 23kcal 12%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.652mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.027mg 11%
Potassium 309mg 40mg 8%
Iron 1.03mg 1.67mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.018mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.023mg 6%
Magnesium 56mg 33mg 5%
Carbs 18.01g 4.89g 4%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 4.3mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.88mg 3%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.078mg 3%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.32mg 2%
Folate 32µg 23µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 1.69g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 0.41g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Caper
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
13%
Caper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
56%
Caper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caper
Caper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caper
Caper contains less Sodium (difference - 21527mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caper
Caper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.197g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.