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Broth vs. Coconut oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between broth and coconut oil?

  • Broth is richer than coconut oil in selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, calcium, vitamin B3, magnesium, and vitamin B12.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1038% more.
  • The amount of sodium in coconut oil is lower.
  • The glycemic index of coconut oil is lower.

We used Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Oil, coconut types in this article.

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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 0% 0.3% 0% 1.9% 0% 0.55% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +1960%
Contains more ZincZinc +350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Copper ~0mg

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% 0% 2.2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.5% 0% 0.16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +38100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 99.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.03 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +7466.7%
Contains more OtherOther +5304.4%
Contains more FatsFats +613.7%

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
91% 7% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 82.475 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.702 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +163.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Coconut oil DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 0mg 1038%
Saturated fat 3.43g 82.475g 359%
Fats 13.88g 99.06g 131%
Selenium 28µg 0µg 51%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0mg 33%
Protein 16.66g 0g 33%
Calories 267kcal 892kcal 31%
Phosphorus 166mg 0mg 24%
Choline 114.6mg 0.3mg 21%
Calcium 187mg 1mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 1.702g 19%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0mg 15%
Magnesium 56mg 0mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0mg 12%
Iron 1.03mg 0.05mg 12%
Potassium 309mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0mg 8%
Folate 32µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0mg 8%
Manganese 0.15mg 0mg 7%
Carbs 18.01g 0g 6%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.11mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 6.332g 2%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 0g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.028g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.676g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth Coconut oil
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
0%
Coconut oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
0%
Coconut oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 23875mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 79.045g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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

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. Coconut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171412/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.