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Broth vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between broth and meatball

  • Broth has more selenium, vitamin B2, and calcium; however, meatball is richer in copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, phosphorus, fiber, and zinc.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1014% more.
  • Broth contains 35 times more selenium than meatball. Broth contains 28µg of selenium, while meatball contains 0.8µg.
  • Meatball contains less sodium.
  • Broth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of broth is 45, while the glycemic index of meatball is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Meatballs, meatless.

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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 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +211.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +648%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3400%
Contains more IronIron +109.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%

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
4
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% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +276.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +838%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +143.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.5mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
3
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
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more FatsFats +54.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +125.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1129.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2455.1%

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% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +145%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.666g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Meatball DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 550mg 1014%
Copper 0mg 0.706mg 78%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.938mg 70%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.5µg 50%
Selenium 28µg 0.8µg 49%
Phosphorus 166mg 344mg 25%
Fiber 0g 4.6g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.213mg 17%
Calcium 187mg 25mg 16%
Zinc 0.09mg 1.8mg 16%
Iron 1.03mg 2.16mg 14%
Folate 32µg 78µg 12%
Magnesium 56mg 18mg 9%
Saturated fat 3.43g 1.425g 9%
Protein 16.66g 21g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.2mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 2.188g 8%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.73mg 8%
Fats 13.88g 9g 8%
Manganese 0.15mg 7%
Choline 114.6mg 88.4mg 5%
Calories 267kcal 197kcal 4%
Potassium 309mg 180mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Carbs 18.01g 8g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.5mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 4.666g 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 3.4g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 1.25g N/A
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 2.5mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Meatball
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
63%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 23325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.