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Broth vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between broth and grapefruit

  • Broth has more selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, calcium, and vitamin B3; however, grapefruit is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1038% more.
  • Broth contains 280 times more selenium than grapefruit. Broth contains 28µg of selenium, while grapefruit contains 0.1µg.
  • Grapefruit contains less sodium.
  • Broth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of broth is 45, while the glycemic index of grapefruit is 25.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas.

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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
8
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 6.4% 6.6% 12% 3% 11% 1.9% 7.7% 0% 2.9% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +522.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +128.9%
Contains more IronIron +1187.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +822.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +581.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27900%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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 104% 19% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +129%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +146.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +1388.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2736.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2063.6%
Contains more FatsFats +9814.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.9%
Contains more OtherOther +13191.9%
Contains more WaterWater +3779.3%

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
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.036 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26700%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12344.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Grapefruit
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 ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Grapefruit DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 0mg 1038%
Selenium 28µg 0.1µg 51%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 31.2mg 33%
Protein 16.66g 0.77g 32%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.031mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.036g 30%
Phosphorus 166mg 18mg 21%
Fats 13.88g 0.14g 21%
Choline 114.6mg 7.7mg 19%
Calcium 187mg 22mg 17%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.021g 15%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.204mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.02g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Iron 1.03mg 0.08mg 12%
Calories 267kcal 42kcal 11%
Magnesium 56mg 9mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.262mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 58µg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.022mg 6%
Folate 32µg 13µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.043mg 5%
Potassium 309mg 135mg 5%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.053mg 4%
Copper 0mg 0.032mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.13mg 2%
Carbs 18.01g 10.66g 2%
Fructose 1.77g 2%
Net carbs 18.01g 9.06g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 6.89g N/A
Zinc 0.09mg 0.07mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.013mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 0.019mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0%
Valine 0.015mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Grapefruit
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
15%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 23875mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.409g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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

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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.