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Broth vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between broth and graham cracker

  • Broth has more selenium, choline, and vitamin B12, while graham cracker has more manganese, iron, copper, folate, vitamin B1, and fiber.
  • Broth covers your daily need for sodium, 1018% more than graham cracker.
  • The amount of sodium in graham cracker is lower.
  • Broth has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of broth is 45, while the glycemic index of graham cracker is 74.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +142.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +344.4%
Contains more IronIron +267%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +966.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +579.3%

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
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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% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1842.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +228.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +184.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +149%
Contains more FatsFats +30.9%
Contains more OtherOther +2862.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +331.2%
Contains more WaterWater +49.3%

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
17% 26% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +113.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Graham cracker
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Graham cracker DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 459mg 1018%
Selenium 28µg 6.3µg 39%
Manganese 0.15mg 1.019mg 38%
Iron 1.03mg 3.78mg 34%
Choline 114.6mg 5.9mg 20%
Carbs 18.01g 77.66g 20%
Protein 16.66g 6.69g 20%
Copper 0mg 0.17mg 19%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Folate 32µg 91µg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.4g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.265mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin K 0µg 14.3µg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 4.439mg 12%
Calcium 187mg 77mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.317mg 9%
Saturated fat 3.43g 1.633g 8%
Calories 267kcal 430kcal 8%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.96mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.51mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 2.509g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 5.388g 6%
Fats 13.88g 10.6g 5%
Potassium 309mg 170mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.42mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.156mg 4%
Magnesium 56mg 40mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Phosphorus 166mg 185mg 3%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 74.26g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 24.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Graham cracker
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
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 23416mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.797g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broth
Broth is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.