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Broth vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are broth and dough different?

  • Broth is higher in choline and calcium; however, dough is richer in vitamin B1, iron, folate, manganese, copper, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 1012% higher.
  • Broth contains 14 times more choline than dough. While broth contains 114.6mg of choline, dough contains only 8mg.
  • Dough has less sodium.
  • Broth has a lower glycemic index (45) than dough (70).

Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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
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%
Dough
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 16% 10% 147% 51% 28% 45% 79% 75% 156%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +259.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +164.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.1%
Contains more IronIron +279.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1055.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +284.7%
~equal in Selenium ~28.6µg

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%
Dough
4
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% 4.2% 0% 178% 99% 90% 27% 25% 0% 1.8% 92% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +119%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1332.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +610%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +284.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.427mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.107mg

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
Dough
2
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +55%
Contains more FatsFats +473.6%
Contains more OtherOther +2422.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +188.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1353.7%

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
Dough
1
30% 21% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.855 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1380.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +424%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Dough DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 602mg 1012%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.71mg 51%
Iron 1.03mg 3.91mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.855g 24%
Folate 32µg 123µg 23%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.577mg 19%
Choline 114.6mg 8mg 19%
Starch 44.23g 18%
Fats 13.88g 2.42g 18%
Copper 0mg 0.152mg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 4.817mg 15%
Calcium 187mg 52mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.529g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.362g 12%
Protein 16.66g 10.75g 12%
Carbs 18.01g 51.88g 11%
Zinc 0.09mg 1.04mg 9%
Phosphorus 166mg 105mg 9%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Potassium 309mg 117mg 6%
Magnesium 56mg 32mg 6%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.455mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.21mg 2%
Fructose 0.51g 1%
Selenium 28µg 28.6µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.107mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.7µg 1%
Calories 267kcal 272kcal 0%
Net carbs 18.01g 49.68g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 4.62g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.427mg 0%
Trans fat 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Dough
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
40%
Dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
63%
Dough

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dough
Dough contains less Sodium (difference - 23273mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.901g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.