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Broth vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between broth and gingerbread?

  • Broth is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B12, yet gingerbread is richer in manganese, iron, copper, and vitamin B1.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1024% higher.
  • Broth has 5 times more vitamin B12 than gingerbread. Broth has 0.3µg of vitamin B12, while gingerbread has 0.06µg.
  • Gingerbread contains less sodium.
  • Broth has a lower glycemic index than gingerbread.

We used Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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.
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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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +163.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +207.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.1%
Contains more IronIron +179.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +333.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +355.3%

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.
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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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +165.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~33µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Gingerbread DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 327mg 1024%
Protein 16.66g 3.9g 26%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.683mg 23%
Iron 1.03mg 2.88mg 23%
Copper 0mg 0.195mg 22%
Selenium 28µg 16.3µg 21%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.162mg 21%
Phosphorus 166mg 54mg 16%
Calcium 187mg 71mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.06µg 10%
Carbs 18.01g 49.2g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.19mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.19mg 7%
Cholesterol 13mg 32mg 6%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 1.738mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.375mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 7.124g 4%
Calories 267kcal 356kcal 4%
Fats 13.88g 16.4g 4%
Potassium 309mg 439mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Saturated fat 3.43g 4.122g 3%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.39mg 3%
Magnesium 56mg 70mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 4.216g 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 49.2g N/A
Sugar 17.36g N/A
Folate 32µg 33µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +327.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1867.2%
Contains more FatsFats +18.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +173.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1133.5%

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.216g

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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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.