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Broth vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are broth and macaroon different?

  • Broth is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, choline, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, macaroon is richer in copper and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 1028% higher.
  • Broth contains 37 times more calcium than macaroon. While broth contains 187mg of calcium, macaroon contains only 5mg.
  • Macaroon has less sodium.
  • Macaroon has a lower glycemic index (32) than broth (45).

Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Cookies, coconut macaroon are the varieties used 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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3640%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +151.2%
Contains more IronIron +25.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +144.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +311.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +711.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%

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% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1018.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +966.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +1159.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.096mg

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
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +451.7%
Contains more OtherOther +2776%
Contains more FatsFats +62.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +239.9%
Contains more WaterWater +406.6%

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
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +232.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +453.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Macaroon DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 241mg 1028%
Saturated fat 3.43g 20.099g 76%
Selenium 28µg 6.8µg 39%
Copper 0mg 0.269mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.06mg 28%
Protein 16.66g 3.02g 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.81g 24%
Fiber 0g 5.1g 20%
Choline 114.6mg 9.1mg 19%
Calcium 187mg 5mg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.22mg 14%
Phosphorus 166mg 68mg 14%
Carbs 18.01g 61.22g 14%
Fats 13.88g 22.55g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 12%
Calories 267kcal 460kcal 10%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 1.61g 9%
Folate 32µg 3µg 7%
Manganese 0.15mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.02mg 7%
Magnesium 56mg 29mg 6%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.73mg 6%
Potassium 309mg 123mg 5%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Iron 1.03mg 0.82mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.19mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 56.12g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 45.16g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.096mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Macaroon
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
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 23634mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broth
Broth is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.669g)
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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.