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Broth vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between broth and carrots

  • Broth has more selenium, vitamin B2, choline, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B12; however, carrots have more vitamin A and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 1035% higher.
  • Carrots are lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Carrots, raw.

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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
5
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%
Carrot
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 9.9% 28% 11% 15% 6.5% 15% 9% 19% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +466.7%
Contains more IronIron +243.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +374.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27900%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +166.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
~equal in Potassium ~320mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.143mg

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
7
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%
Carrot
5
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 20% 278% 13% 0% 17% 13% 18% 16% 32% 0% 33% 14% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +641.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +68.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +1202.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +436.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38%
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
Carrot
1
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1691.4%
Contains more FatsFats +5683.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +88%
Contains more OtherOther +5022.9%
Contains more WaterWater +3789.4%

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
Carrot
1
22% 8% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.117 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38185.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3729.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Carrot
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 ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Carrot DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 69mg 1035%
Vitamin A 0µg 835µg 93%
Selenium 28µg 0.1µg 51%
Protein 16.66g 0.93g 31%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.058mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.117g 29%
Fats 13.88g 0.24g 21%
Phosphorus 166mg 35mg 19%
Choline 114.6mg 8.8mg 19%
Calcium 187mg 33mg 15%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.037g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.014g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Calories 267kcal 41kcal 11%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Vitamin K 0µg 13.2µg 11%
Magnesium 56mg 12mg 10%
Iron 1.03mg 0.3mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.983mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.273mg 7%
Copper 0mg 0.045mg 5%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 5.9mg 5%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Folate 32µg 19µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.138mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.066mg 3%
Carbs 18.01g 9.58g 3%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.66mg 1%
Starch 1.43g 1%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.24mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 6.78g N/A
Potassium 309mg 320mg 0%
Sugar 17.36g 4.74g N/A
Manganese 0.15mg 0.143mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.102mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0%
Valine 0.069mg 0%
Histidine 0.04mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Carrot
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
35%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 23806mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.393g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.