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Broth vs. Condensed milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between broth and condensed milk

  • Broth has more selenium, vitamin B3, iron, and magnesium; however, condensed milk is higher in phosphorus, calcium, and zinc.
  • Broth covers your daily sodium needs 1033% more than condensed milk.
  • Condensed milk contains 12 times less vitamin B3 than broth. Broth contains 2.46mg of vitamin B3, while condensed milk contains 0.21mg.
  • Condensed milk has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of condensed milk is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened.

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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 19% 85% 33% 7.1% 5% 26% 108% 17% 0.78% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +115.4%
Contains more IronIron +442.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +89.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +944.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%

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 8.7% 25% 3.2% 3% 23% 96% 3.9% 45% 12% 55% 1.5% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1071.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +190.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.09mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.416mg

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
8% 9% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 8.7 g
Carbs: 54.4 g
Water: 27.16 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +110.6%
Contains more FatsFats +59.5%
Contains more OtherOther +2587.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +202.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1096.5%

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
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.486 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.427 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.337 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +120.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1229.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Condensed milk DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 127mg 1033%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.337g 28%
Selenium 28µg 14.8µg 24%
Protein 16.66g 7.91g 18%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.21mg 14%
Phosphorus 166mg 253mg 12%
Carbs 18.01g 54.4g 12%
Iron 1.03mg 0.19mg 11%
Calcium 187mg 284mg 10%
Saturated fat 3.43g 5.486g 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 74µg 8%
Fats 13.88g 8.7g 8%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.94mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 2.427g 7%
Magnesium 56mg 26mg 7%
Cholesterol 13mg 34mg 7%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.006mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.44µg 6%
Folate 32µg 11µg 5%
Choline 114.6mg 89.1mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.051mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.75mg 3%
Calories 267kcal 321kcal 3%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 2.6mg 2%
Potassium 309mg 371mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.16mg 2%
Copper 0mg 0.015mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.416mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 54.4g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 54.4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.112mg 0%
Threonine 0.357mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.479mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.627mg 0%
Methionine 0.198mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.382mg 0%
Valine 0.529mg 0%
Histidine 0.214mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Condensed milk
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
26%
Condensed milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
38%
Condensed milk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk contains less Sodium (difference - 23748mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broth
Broth is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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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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. Condensed milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171275/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.