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Broth vs. Fish soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Broth and Fish soup

  • Broth has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Choline, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Magnesium, however, Fish soup has more Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Broth is 1031% higher.
  • Fish soup has 103 times less Iron than Broth. Broth has 1.03mg of Iron, while Fish soup has 0.01mg.
  • Fish soup is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Soup, stock, fish, home-prepared.

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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 5% 0.9% 13% 0.38% 19% 1.6% 24% 20% 6.8% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.6%
Contains more IronIron +10200%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +196.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +188.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2700%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%

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
9
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% 0.12% 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 0.33% 0.36% 3.4% 0% 8.3% 18% 22% 20% 8.5% 86% 0% 1.5% 3.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +465.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +170.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
Contains more CholineCholine +1537.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +130%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
2% 97%
Protein: 2.26 g
Fats: 0.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 96.6 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +637.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1613.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +14803%
Contains more WaterWater +4155.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
35% 41% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.138 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2171.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3146.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Fish 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 Fish soup Opinion
Calories 267kcal 16kcal Broth
Protein 16.66g 2.26g Broth
Fats 13.88g 0.81g Broth
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.1mg Broth
Net carbs 18.01g 0g Broth
Carbs 18.01g 0g Broth
Cholesterol 13mg 1mg Fish soup
Magnesium 56mg 7mg Broth
Calcium 187mg 3mg Broth
Potassium 309mg 144mg Broth
Iron 1.03mg 0.01mg Broth
Sugar 17.36g 0g Fish soup
Copper 0mg 0.058mg Fish soup
Zinc 0.09mg 0.06mg Broth
Phosphorus 166mg 56mg Broth
Sodium 23875mg 156mg Fish soup
Vitamin A 2IU 6IU Fish soup
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Fish soup
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.17mg Broth
Manganese 0.15mg 0.052mg Broth
Selenium 28µg 1µg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.033mg Broth
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.076mg Broth
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 1.186mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.329mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.037mg Broth
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.69µg Fish soup
Folate 32µg 2µg Broth
Choline 114.6mg 7mg Broth
Saturated Fat 3.43g 0.203g Fish soup
Monounsaturated Fat 5.36g 0.236g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.138g Broth
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.035g Fish soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.049g Fish soup
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Fish soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth Fish 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
13%
Fish soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
10%
Fish soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish soup
Fish soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish soup
Fish soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish soup
Fish soup contains less Sodium (difference - 23719mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish soup
Fish soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.227g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish soup
Fish 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. Fish soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172885/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.