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Broth vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Broth and Fast food?

  • Broth is higher in Choline, Selenium, and Calcium, yet Fast food is higher in Iron, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1024% more.
  • Broth has 3 times more Choline than Fast food. While Broth has 114.6mg of Choline, Fast food has only 34.4mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fast food is lower.

We used Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain types 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
Broth
5
:
5
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Calcium +201.6%
Contains more Magnesium +107.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.9%
Contains more Potassium +56.9%
Contains more Selenium +37.9%
Contains more Iron +197.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +2700%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +138%
Broth
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 3115% 3% 0% 20% 153%
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains more Calcium +201.6%
Contains more Magnesium +107.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.9%
Contains more Potassium +56.9%
Contains more Selenium +37.9%
Contains more Iron +197.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +2700%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +138%

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
4
:
8
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2450%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +217%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Broth
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 36% 24% 24% 38% 0%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2450%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +217%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
3
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2
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Fats +15.6%
Contains more Other +3135.5%
Contains more Carbs +74.9%
Contains more Water +1593.8%
Equal in Protein - 16.52
Broth
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
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Fats +15.6%
Contains more Other +3135.5%
Contains more Carbs +74.9%
Contains more Water +1593.8%
Equal in Protein - 16.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
3
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0
Fast food
Fast food
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.835
Broth
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.48 g
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.835

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Fast food Opinion
Net carbs 18.01g 29.8g Fast food
Protein 16.66g 16.52g Broth
Fats 13.88g 12.01g Broth
Carbs 18.01g 31.5g Fast food
Calories 267kcal 297kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 17.36g 4.88g Fast food
Fiber 0g 1.7g Fast food
Calcium 187mg 62mg Broth
Iron 1.03mg 3.06mg Fast food
Magnesium 56mg 27mg Broth
Phosphorus 166mg 134mg Broth
Potassium 309mg 197mg Broth
Sodium 23875mg 331mg Fast food
Zinc 0.09mg 2.52mg Fast food
Copper 0mg 0.121mg Fast food
Manganese 0.15mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 28µg 20.3µg Broth
Vitamin A 2IU 51IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.38mg Broth
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Fast food
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.363mg Broth
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.53mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.212mg Fast food
Folate 32µg 80µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 0µg 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 13mg 33mg Broth
Trans Fat 0.514g Broth
Saturated Fat 3.43g 4.493g Broth
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 5.36g 4.835g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 1.68g Broth
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Fast food
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Broth
46%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 23544mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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.

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.