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Broth vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between broth and fruit salad

  • Broth has more vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, magnesium, and vitamin B5, while fruit salad has more vitamin A.
  • Broth covers your daily need for sodium, 1038% more than fruit salad.
  • The amount of sodium in fruit salad is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids.

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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
6
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 5.7% 3.3% 10% 9.4% 17% 3.8% 6% 0.65% 20% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +166.4%
Contains more IronIron +312%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1085.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Manganese ~0.151mg

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% 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 11% 10% 0% 0% 2.8% 3.2% 6.7% 3.2% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2971.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +591%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1032.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +966.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3166.7%
Contains more FatsFats +46166.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38%
Contains more OtherOther +18815.4%
Contains more WaterWater +3695.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
20% 25% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +107100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40627.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Fruit salad
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 Fruit salad DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 5mg 1038%
Selenium 28µg 51%
Protein 16.66g 0.51g 32%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.014mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.011g 30%
Phosphorus 166mg 14mg 22%
Fats 13.88g 0.03g 21%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Calcium 187mg 11mg 18%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.004g 16%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.356mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.005g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.053mg 11%
Magnesium 56mg 8mg 11%
Calories 267kcal 50kcal 11%
Iron 1.03mg 0.25mg 10%
Folate 32µg 3µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.011mg 7%
Copper 0mg 0.05mg 6%
Potassium 309mg 116mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.027mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 30µg 3%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 3.3mg 2%
Carbs 18.01g 13.05g 2%
Net carbs 18.01g 12.05g N/A
Sugar 17.36g N/A
Zinc 0.09mg 0.14mg 0%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.151mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Fruit salad
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
3%
Fruit salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
8%
Fruit salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 23870mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.426g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.