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Broth vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between broth and focaccia

  • Broth has more selenium, choline, calcium, and vitamin B12, while focaccia has more vitamin B1, iron, folate, and zinc.
  • Broth covers your daily need for sodium, 1014% more than focaccia.
  • The amount of sodium in focaccia is lower.
  • Broth has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of broth is 45, while the glycemic index of focaccia is 63.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain.

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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
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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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +434.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +171.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.1%
Contains more IronIron +206.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1377.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +142.7%

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
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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% 0% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +3851.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +208.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +331.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.645mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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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
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +90%
Contains more FatsFats +75.9%
Contains more OtherOther +2954.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +98.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1922.5%

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
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +350.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.67g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Focaccia
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 Focaccia DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 561mg 1014%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.47mg 31%
Iron 1.03mg 3.16mg 27%
Folate 32µg 138µg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.994g 23%
Selenium 28µg 15.9µg 22%
Choline 114.6mg 2.9mg 20%
Protein 16.66g 8.77g 16%
Calcium 187mg 35mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.877g 12%
Zinc 0.09mg 1.33mg 11%
Copper 0mg 0.091mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.301mg 10%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.364mg 9%
Magnesium 56mg 20mg 9%
Fats 13.88g 7.89g 9%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 3.67mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Carbs 18.01g 35.82g 6%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.42mg 6%
Potassium 309mg 114mg 6%
Phosphorus 166mg 128mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.7µg 5%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.645mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.113mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 5.67g 1%
Calories 267kcal 249kcal 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 34.02g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 1.75g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth Focaccia
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
36%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 23314mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.553g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.