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Broth vs. Chicken soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between broth and chicken soup

  • Broth has more selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, calcium, vitamin B12, magnesium, and iron than chicken soup.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1032% more.
  • Chicken soup contains less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared.

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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
7
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 2.9% 0.9% 9.3% 7.9% 18% 3.8% 12% 19% 0% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +194.3%
Contains more IronIron +390.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +514.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1172.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%

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
10
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 0.67% 0.33% 0.6% 0% 8.8% 20% 30% 0% 14% 0% 0.5% 3.8% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +405.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +540%
Contains more CholineCholine +1145.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +561.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1056.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +410.2%
Contains more OtherOther +8096.7%
Contains more WaterWater +3959.5%

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
29% 52% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.321 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.213 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +821%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2003.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Chicken soup
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 Chicken soup DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 143mg 1032%
Selenium 28µg 2.2µg 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.213g 28%
Protein 16.66g 2.52g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.085mg 27%
Phosphorus 166mg 27mg 20%
Fats 13.88g 1.2g 20%
Choline 114.6mg 9.2mg 19%
Calcium 187mg 3mg 18%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.321g 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.582g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 12%
Calories 267kcal 36kcal 12%
Magnesium 56mg 4mg 12%
Iron 1.03mg 0.21mg 10%
Manganese 0.15mg 7%
Folate 32µg 5µg 7%
Potassium 309mg 105mg 6%
Copper 0mg 0.054mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.035mg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 1.584mg 5%
Carbs 18.01g 3.53g 5%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.03mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.061mg 3%
Cholesterol 13mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 3.53g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 1.58g N/A
Zinc 0.09mg 0.14mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth Chicken soup
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
6%
Chicken soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
8%
Chicken soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 23732mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.109g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.