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Broth vs. Chowder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Broth and Chowder

  • Broth has more Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Chowder is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Broth covers your daily Sodium needs 1025% more than Chowder.
  • Chowder contains 4 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Broth. Broth contains 5.36g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Chowder contains 1.27g.
  • Chowder has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand.

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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
9
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Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 3115% 3% 0% 20% 153%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%

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
11
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Contains more Vitamin A +57400%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +57400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
4
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Contains more Protein +437.4%
Contains more Fats +120.3%
Contains more Carbs +140.1%
Contains more Other +4818%
Contains more Water +3516.7%
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% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +437.4%
Contains more Fats +120.3%
Contains more Carbs +140.1%
Contains more Other +4818%
Contains more Water +3516.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +322%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49%
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.48 g
36% 26% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.9 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +322%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Chowder
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Chowder Opinion
Net carbs 18.01g 6.6g Broth
Protein 16.66g 3.1g Broth
Fats 13.88g 6.3g Broth
Carbs 18.01g 7.5g Broth
Calories 267kcal 99kcal Broth
Sugar 17.36g Chowder
Fiber 0g 0.9g Chowder
Calcium 187mg Broth
Iron 1.03mg Broth
Magnesium 56mg Broth
Phosphorus 166mg Broth
Potassium 309mg Broth
Sodium 23875mg 299mg Chowder
Zinc 0.09mg Broth
Manganese 0.15mg Broth
Selenium 28µg Broth
Vitamin A 2IU 1150IU Chowder
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 58µg Chowder
Vitamin E 0.46mg Broth
Vitamin C 1.1mg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.1mg Broth
Vitamin B2 0.43mg Broth
Vitamin B3 2.46mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.6mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.1mg Broth
Folate 32µg Broth
Vitamin B12 0.3µg Broth
Cholesterol 13mg 11mg Chowder
Saturated Fat 3.43g 1.75g Chowder
Monounsaturated Fat 5.36g 1.27g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 1.9g Broth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Chowder
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
6%
Chowder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
4%
Chowder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chowder
Chowder contains less Sodium (difference - 23576mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171585/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.