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Broth vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between broth and cocoa solids

  • Broth has more selenium; however, cocoa solids are higher in copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium.
  • Broth covers your daily sodium needs 1037% more than cocoa solids.
  • Cocoa solids contain 2 times less selenium than broth. Broth contains 28µg of selenium, while cocoa solids contain 14.3µg.
  • Cocoa solids have less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of broth is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.

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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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +791.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +393.2%
Contains more IronIron +1245.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +7466.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +342.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2458%

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% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +855%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~32µg

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
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more OtherOther +747.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +221.5%
Contains more WaterWater +32.2%
~equal in Fats ~13.7g

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +918.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Cocoa solids DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 21mg 1037%
Copper 0mg 3.788mg 421%
Manganese 0.15mg 3.837mg 160%
Iron 1.03mg 13.86mg 160%
Fiber 0g 37g 148%
Magnesium 56mg 499mg 105%
Phosphorus 166mg 734mg 81%
Zinc 0.09mg 6.81mg 61%
Caffeine 0mg 230mg 58%
Potassium 309mg 1524mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.44g 27%
Selenium 28µg 14.3µg 25%
Saturated fat 3.43g 8.07g 21%
Choline 114.6mg 12mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.241mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Carbs 18.01g 57.9g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.254mg 7%
Protein 16.66g 19.6g 6%
Calcium 187mg 128mg 6%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Calories 267kcal 228kcal 2%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 4.57g 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.078mg 2%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 2.185mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.118mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Fats 13.88g 13.7g 0%
Net carbs 18.01g 20.9g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 1.75g N/A
Folate 32µg 32µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Cocoa solids
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
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 23854mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.64g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.