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Broth vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between broth and cocktail sauce

  • Broth is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, calcium, and vitamin B12; however, cocktail sauce is richer in copper and vitamin C.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 995% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve.

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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 12% 7.8% 27% 31% 37% 10% 13% 128% 19% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +229.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +619.2%
Contains more IronIron +24.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +453.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1172.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +322.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
~equal in Potassium ~309mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.148mg

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
8
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 39% 6% 22% 0% 5.3% 11% 15% 4.1% 18% 0% 11% 13% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +814.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +782.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +941.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +954.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1125%
Contains more FatsFats +1221.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1229.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.7%
Contains more WaterWater +2793%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Cocktail sauce
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 Cocktail sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 983mg 995%
Selenium 28µg 2.2µg 47%
Protein 16.66g 1.36g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0g 30%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.047mg 29%
Fats 13.88g 1.05g 20%
Choline 114.6mg 11mg 19%
Phosphorus 166mg 30mg 19%
Calcium 187mg 26mg 16%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0g 16%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0g 13%
Copper 0mg 0.111mg 12%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 11.6mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.068mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.82mg 10%
Magnesium 56mg 17mg 9%
Calories 267kcal 124kcal 7%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.021mg 7%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.4µg 4%
Folate 32µg 17µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.08mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Carbs 18.01g 28.22g 3%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.38mg 3%
Iron 1.03mg 0.83mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Net carbs 18.01g 26.42g N/A
Potassium 309mg 309mg 0%
Sugar 17.36g 11.83g N/A
Manganese 0.15mg 0.148mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth Cocktail sauce
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
12%
Cocktail sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
30%
Cocktail sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 22892mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.