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Broth vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between broth and cod

  • Broth has more vitamin B2, calcium, and choline; however, cod is higher in vitamin B5, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and selenium.
  • Cod covers your daily vitamin B5 needs 3048% more than broth.
  • Cod contains 442 times less sodium than broth. Broth contains 23875mg of sodium, while cod contains 54mg.
  • The glycemic index of broth is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw.

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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
4
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%
Cod
Cod
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.8% 36% 14% 9.3% 12% 87% 7% 2% 181%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1068.8%
Contains more IronIron +171.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.2%

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
5
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%
Cod
Cod
7
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 3.3% 4% 13% 14% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 114% 0.25% 5.3% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +561.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +357.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +203.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
3
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
Cod
Cod
2
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +1971.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +16293.3%
Contains more WaterWater +3478%
~equal in Protein ~17.81g

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
Cod
Cod
1
29% 21% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.131 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.231 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5602.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1839.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Cod DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 153mg 3048%
Sodium 23875mg 54mg 1036%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.065mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.231g 28%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.91µg 25%
Fats 13.88g 0.67g 20%
Calcium 187mg 16mg 17%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.131g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.094g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.245mg 11%
Cholesterol 13mg 43mg 10%
Choline 114.6mg 65.2mg 9%
Selenium 28µg 33.1µg 9%
Calories 267kcal 82kcal 9%
Iron 1.03mg 0.38mg 8%
Carbs 18.01g 0g 6%
Folate 32µg 7µg 6%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.015mg 6%
Magnesium 56mg 32mg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 36IU 5%
Phosphorus 166mg 203mg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.9µg 5%
Potassium 309mg 413mg 3%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.45mg 3%
Copper 0mg 0.028mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 2.063mg 2%
Protein 16.66g 17.81g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.076mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.64mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1mg 0%
Net carbs 18.01g 0g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.12g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Cod
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
731%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 23821mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.299g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.