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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 B1,2, 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.
  • The glycemic index of broth 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
5
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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +201.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.9%
Contains more IronIron +197.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +2700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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
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%
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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +233.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +217%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%

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
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 FatsFats +15.6%
Contains more OtherOther +3135.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +74.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1593.8%
~equal in Protein ~16.52g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
3
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +166.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.835g

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
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Fast food DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 331mg 1024%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.89µg 25%
Iron 1.03mg 3.06mg 25%
Zinc 0.09mg 2.52mg 22%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 5.617mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 1.68g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.317mg 18%
Choline 114.6mg 34.4mg 15%
Selenium 28µg 20.3µg 14%
Copper 0mg 0.121mg 13%
Calcium 187mg 62mg 13%
Folate 32µg 80µg 12%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.212mg 9%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.357mg 9%
Cholesterol 13mg 33mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Magnesium 56mg 27mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.363mg 5%
Saturated fat 3.43g 4.493g 5%
Phosphorus 166mg 134mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.9µg 4%
Carbs 18.01g 31.5g 4%
Fats 13.88g 12.01g 3%
Potassium 309mg 197mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Calories 267kcal 297kcal 2%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 4.835g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.53mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.38mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Protein 16.66g 16.52g 0%
Net carbs 18.01g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 17.36g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Fast food
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
43%
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 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.
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. 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.

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