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Broth vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between broth and hamburgers

  • Broth is richer in vitamin B2 and magnesium, while hamburgers are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, copper, and vitamin B1.
  • Broth covers your daily sodium needs 1020% more than hamburgers.
  • Broth has 3 times more magnesium than hamburgers. Broth has 56mg of magnesium, while hamburgers have 20mg.
  • Hamburgers are lower in sodium.
  • Hamburgers have a higher glycemic index (66) than broth (45).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain.

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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
5
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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +179.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +3088.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.7%

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
5
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% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +93.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +103%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +380%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
1
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
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more OtherOther +2647.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1779.7%
~equal in Protein ~17.08g
~equal in Fats ~14.36g

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
46% 50% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1078.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.495g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Hamburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Hamburger DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 414mg 1020%
Selenium 28µg 51%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.44µg 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.38g 27%
Zinc 0.09mg 2.87mg 25%
Iron 1.03mg 2.88mg 23%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 5.365mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.25mg 14%
Cholesterol 13mg 47mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.217mg 10%
Copper 0mg 0.091mg 10%
Magnesium 56mg 20mg 9%
Calcium 187mg 102mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.203mg 8%
Saturated fat 3.43g 5.096g 8%
Folate 32µg 56µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.31mg 6%
Fiber 0g 0.9g 4%
Phosphorus 166mg 136mg 4%
Fructose 2.03g 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.217mg 3%
Potassium 309mg 226mg 2%
Carbs 18.01g 24.1g 2%
Protein 16.66g 17.08g 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Fats 13.88g 14.36g 1%
Calories 267kcal 295kcal 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 23.2g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.814g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 5.495g 0%
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0%
Threonine 0.666mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0%
Leucine 1.319mg 0%
Lysine 1.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0%
Valine 0.823mg 0%
Histidine 0.505mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Hamburger
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
38%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 23461mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.666g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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

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.