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Broth vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are broth and french fries different?

  • Broth is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, choline, and vitamin B12, while french fries are higher in vitamin B6, fiber, copper, and vitamin K.
  • Broth covers your daily need for sodium, 1029% more than french fries.
  • French fries are lower in sodium.
  • French fries have a higher glycemic index (70) than broth (45).

Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil types were used 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
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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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +938.9%
Contains more IronIron +27.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3011.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +455.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +64.7%

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1002.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +211.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +263%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +272%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.58mg
~equal in Folate ~30µg

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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +385.7%
Contains more OtherOther +2558.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +130.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1598.2%
~equal in Fats ~14.73g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth French fries
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 French fries DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 210mg 1029%
Selenium 28µg 0.9µg 49%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.039mg 30%
Protein 16.66g 3.43g 26%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.372mg 21%
Calcium 187mg 18mg 17%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Choline 114.6mg 36.8mg 14%
Copper 0mg 0.124mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin K 0µg 11.2µg 9%
Carbs 18.01g 41.44g 8%
Potassium 309mg 579mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.67mg 8%
Phosphorus 166mg 125mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.17mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 5.398g 6%
Magnesium 56mg 35mg 5%
Saturated fat 3.43g 2.336g 5%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.5mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.247mg 4%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 4.7mg 4%
Iron 1.03mg 0.81mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 3.004mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 5.969g 2%
Calories 267kcal 312kcal 2%
Folate 32µg 30µg 1%
Fats 13.88g 14.73g 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 0.3g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.58mg 0%
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 23665mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.094g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.