Broth vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between broth and milk
- Broth has more selenium, vitamin B2, choline, vitamin B3, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus; however, milk is richer in vitamin D.
- Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1036% more.
- Broth contains 34 times more iron than milk. Broth contains 1.03mg of iron, while milk contains 0.03mg.
- Milk contains less sodium.
- Broth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of broth is 45, while the glycemic index of milk is 31.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +409.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +49.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3333.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +748.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +366.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +132.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2545.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +170.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +540% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +547.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +56.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +394.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1330.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +260.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +6457.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3861.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1835% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12700% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 23875mg | 44mg | 1036% |
| Selenium | 28µg | 3.3µg | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.48g | 0.035g | 30% |
| Protein | 16.66g | 3.37g | 27% |
| Fats | 13.88g | 0.97g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.43mg | 0.185mg | 19% |
| Choline | 114.6mg | 17.7mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.46mg | 0.093mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.36g | 0.277g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 3.43g | 0.633g | 13% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 0.03mg | 13% |
| Calories | 267kcal | 42kcal | 11% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 11mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 95mg | 10% |
| Folate | 32µg | 5µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.47µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.02mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 58µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.15mg | 0.003mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 48IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 125mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.361mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.037mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 150mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 18.01g | 4.99g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.01g | 4.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.36g | 5.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.319mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.282mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 23831mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.797g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins