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Broth vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between broth and dried fruit

  • Broth has more selenium, vitamin B2, and choline; however, dried fruit is richer in vitamin A, copper, fiber, vitamin E, potassium, and iron.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1038% more.
  • Broth contains 13 times more selenium than dried fruit. Broth contains 28µg of selenium, while dried fruit contains 2.2µg.
  • Dried fruit contains less sodium.
  • Broth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of broth is 45, while the glycemic index of dried fruit is 31.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked.

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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
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 17% 103% 100% 114% 11% 30% 1.3% 31% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +240%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1172.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +276.1%
Contains more IronIron +158.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +333.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.7%

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
Broth
6
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 3.3% 60% 87% 0% 3.8% 17% 49% 31% 33% 0% 7.8% 7.5% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +481.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
Contains more CholineCholine +724.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +841.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.589mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 3.39 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 62.64 g
Water: 30.89 g
Other: 2.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +391.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2621.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1813.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +247.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1260.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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
10% 45% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7143.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5954.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Dried fruit DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 10mg 1038%
Selenium 28µg 2.2µg 47%
Copper 0mg 0.343mg 38%
Fiber 0g 7.3g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.074g 29%
Protein 16.66g 3.39g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.074mg 27%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 4.33mg 26%
Potassium 309mg 1162mg 25%
Fats 13.88g 0.51g 21%
Vitamin A 0µg 180µg 20%
Iron 1.03mg 2.66mg 20%
Choline 114.6mg 13.9mg 18%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.017g 16%
Fructose 12.47g 16%
Carbs 18.01g 62.64g 15%
Phosphorus 166mg 71mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Calcium 187mg 55mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.074g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.015mg 7%
Magnesium 56mg 32mg 6%
Folate 32µg 10µg 6%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.235mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.39mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.143mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 3.1µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.516mg 2%
Calories 267kcal 241kcal 1%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 2.589mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1mg 0%
Net carbs 18.01g 55.34g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 53.44g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.015mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.078mg 0%
Histidine 0.047mg 0%

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is better in case of low diet
Broth Dried fruit
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
24%
Dried fruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
44%
Dried fruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 23865mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.413g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broth
Broth is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.08g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Dried fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173941/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.