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Broth vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between broth and lamb

  • Broth has more calcium and vitamin B2; however, lamb is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, copper, and iron.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1035% more.
  • Broth contains 11 times more calcium than lamb. Broth contains 187mg of calcium, while lamb contains 17mg.
  • Lamb contains less sodium.
  • Broth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of broth is 45, while the glycemic index of lamb is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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
3
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%
Lamb
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +143.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1000%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +581.8%
Contains more IronIron +82.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +4855.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
~equal in Potassium ~310mg
~equal in Selenium ~26.4µg

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%
Lamb
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 0% 0% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +750%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.66mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
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
Lamb
3
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +5897.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.2%
Contains more FatsFats +50.9%
Contains more WaterWater +2266.5%

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
Lamb
1
46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +196.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +64.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Lamb
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Lamb DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 72mg 1035%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 2.55µg 94%
Zinc 0.09mg 4.46mg 40%
Cholesterol 13mg 97mg 28%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 6.66mg 26%
Saturated fat 3.43g 8.83g 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 1.51g 20%
Calcium 187mg 17mg 17%
Protein 16.66g 24.52g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.25mg 14%
Copper 0mg 0.119mg 13%
Fats 13.88g 20.94g 11%
Iron 1.03mg 1.88mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 8.82g 9%
Magnesium 56mg 23mg 8%
Carbs 18.01g 0g 6%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.022mg 6%
Choline 114.6mg 93.7mg 4%
Folate 32µg 18µg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.6µg 4%
Selenium 28µg 26.4µg 3%
Phosphorus 166mg 188mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.13mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.14mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Calories 267kcal 294kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.66mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Potassium 309mg 310mg 0%
Sugar 17.36g 0g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 23803mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.4g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.