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Broth vs. Cream of mushroom soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between broth and cream of mushroom soup

  • The amount of selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, calcium, vitamin B3, magnesium, and vitamin B12 in broth is higher than in cream of mushroom soup.
  • Broth covers your daily need for sodium, 1023% more than cream of mushroom soup.
  • The amount of sodium in cream of mushroom soup is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Soup, cream of mushroom, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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
8
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 1.4% 2.1% 2.7% 3.4% 5.3% 1.6% 5.1% 44% 2.3% 7.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2571.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +896.8%
Contains more IronIron +1044.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1283.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +733.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1900%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%

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% 0.33% 4.8% 1.5% 1.5% 1.8% 3.2% 4.3% 1.6% 0% 24% 0.75% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5275%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3100%
Contains more CholineCholine +2338.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
4
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% 3% 92%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 2.59 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 92.46 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2424.2%
Contains more FatsFats +435.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +440.8%
Contains more OtherOther +5022.9%
Contains more WaterWater +3973.1%

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
19% 24% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.472 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.42 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +797.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +215.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Cream of mushroom soup DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 340mg 1023%
Selenium 28µg 1.4µg 48%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.008mg 32%
Protein 16.66g 0.66g 32%
Phosphorus 166mg 12mg 22%
Choline 114.6mg 4.7mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 1.42g 20%
Calcium 187mg 7mg 18%
Fats 13.88g 2.59g 17%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.169mg 14%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.472g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Magnesium 56mg 2mg 13%
Iron 1.03mg 0.09mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.597g 12%
Calories 267kcal 39kcal 11%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.072mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.006mg 8%
Potassium 309mg 31mg 8%
Folate 32µg 1µg 8%
Vitamin K 0µg 9.6µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.007mg 7%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.018mg 6%
Carbs 18.01g 3.33g 5%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Copper 0mg 0.016mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.24mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.3g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 3.03g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 0.2g N/A
Zinc 0.09mg 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth Cream of mushroom soup
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
4%
Cream of mushroom soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
8%
Cream of mushroom soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of mushroom soup
Cream of mushroom soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of mushroom soup
Cream of mushroom soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of mushroom soup
Cream of mushroom soup contains less Sodium (difference - 23535mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream of mushroom soup
Cream of mushroom soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.958g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of mushroom soup
Cream of mushroom soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Cream of mushroom soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172915/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.