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Broth vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are broth and cheeseburgers different?

  • Broth is higher in choline and selenium; however, cheeseburgers are richer in zinc, iron, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 1016% higher.
  • Broth contains 4 times more choline than cheeseburgers. While broth contains 114.6mg of choline, cheeseburgers contain only 28.9mg.
  • Cheeseburgers have less sodium.
  • Broth has a lower glycemic index (45) than cheeseburgers (66).

Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +115.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +163.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +2666.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~161mg

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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +296.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +193%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +118.8%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.545mg

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more OtherOther +2230.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1601.8%
~equal in Protein ~16.51g
~equal in Fats ~14.72g

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +170.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.413g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 515mg 1016%
Zinc 0.09mg 2.49mg 22%
Iron 1.03mg 2.71mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 1.658g 19%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.76µg 19%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 5.217mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.293mg 16%
Choline 114.6mg 28.9mg 16%
Selenium 28µg 19.6µg 15%
Saturated fat 3.43g 6.473g 14%
Copper 0mg 0.111mg 12%
Cholesterol 13mg 43mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.228mg 10%
Folate 32µg 70µg 10%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.316mg 7%
Calcium 187mg 119mg 7%
Magnesium 56mg 26mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.363mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.2µg 4%
Potassium 309mg 196mg 3%
Carbs 18.01g 28.03g 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Calories 267kcal 308kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.545mg 1%
Fats 13.88g 14.72g 1%
Phosphorus 166mg 161mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Protein 16.66g 16.51g 0%
Net carbs 18.01g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 17.36g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.52mg 0%
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 5.413g 0%
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 23360mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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.

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.