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Broth vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Broth and Chinese cuisine

  • Broth has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Choline, and Phosphorus, while Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin K, Zinc, and Vitamin C.
  • Broth covers your daily need of Sodium 1020% more than Chinese cuisine.
  • Broth contains 9 times more Calcium than Chinese cuisine. While Broth contains 187mg of Calcium, Chinese cuisine contains only 22mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chinese cuisine is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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
Broth
6
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4
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Magnesium +273.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.4%
Contains more Potassium +51.5%
Contains more Selenium +317.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +1566.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Iron - 1.11
Equal in Manganese - 0.147
Broth
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 3115% 3% 0% 20% 153%
Chinese cuisine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Magnesium +273.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.4%
Contains more Potassium +51.5%
Contains more Selenium +317.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +1566.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Iron - 1.11
Equal in Manganese - 0.147

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
Broth
4
:
8
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +681.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +63000%
Contains more Vitamin E +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +954.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61%
Contains more Folate +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Broth
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 36% 24% 24% 38% 0%
Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +681.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +63000%
Contains more Vitamin E +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +954.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61%
Contains more Folate +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
4
:
1
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Protein +135.3%
Contains more Fats +161.9%
Contains more Carbs +147.1%
Contains more Other +3157%
Contains more Water +3372.2%
Broth
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
Chinese cuisine
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Protein +135.3%
Contains more Fats +161.9%
Contains more Carbs +147.1%
Contains more Other +3157%
Contains more Water +3372.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
2
:
1
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +340.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.5%
Broth
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.48 g
Chinese cuisine
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +340.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 18.01g 5.79g Broth
Protein 16.66g 7.08g Broth
Fats 13.88g 5.3g Broth
Carbs 18.01g 7.29g Broth
Calories 267kcal 105kcal Broth
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 17.36g 2.41g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 0g 1.5g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 187mg 22mg Broth
Iron 1.03mg 1.11mg Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 56mg 15mg Broth
Phosphorus 166mg 76mg Broth
Potassium 309mg 204mg Broth
Sodium 23875mg 409mg Chinese cuisine
Zinc 0.09mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0mg 0.049mg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.15mg 0.147mg Broth
Selenium 28µg 6.7µg Broth
Vitamin A 2IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 1.1mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.033mg Broth
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.055mg Broth
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 1.32mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.443mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.161mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 32µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 0µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 13mg 14mg Broth
Trans Fat 0.058g Broth
Saturated Fat 3.43g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 5.36g 1.217g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 2.13g Broth
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth Chinese cuisine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Broth
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 23466mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.452g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.