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Broth vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Broth and Minestrone

  • Broth is richer than Minestrone in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Broth covers your daily Sodium needs 1027% more than Minestrone.
  • Minestrone is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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
Broth
6
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 2.1% 4.2% 11% 14% 17% 8.5% 9.9% 33% 20% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1766.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1235.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +137.7%
Contains more IronIron +171.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +621.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +244.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
~equal in Manganese ~0.152mg

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
Broth
10
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% 0.12% 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 1.7% 58% 0% 0% 5.5% 4.2% 7.3% 8.4% 9.5% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +529.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +113.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +48400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +841.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1234.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +286.5%
Contains more OtherOther +3998.3%
Contains more WaterWater +3923.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.46 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1748.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +873.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Minestrone Opinion
Calories 267kcal 34kcal Broth
Protein 16.66g 1.77g Broth
Fats 13.88g 1.04g Broth
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.5mg Broth
Net carbs 18.01g 4.26g Broth
Carbs 18.01g 4.66g Broth
Cholesterol 13mg 1mg Minestrone
Magnesium 56mg 3mg Broth
Calcium 187mg 14mg Broth
Potassium 309mg 130mg Broth
Iron 1.03mg 0.38mg Broth
Sugar 17.36g Minestrone
Fiber 0g 0.4g Minestrone
Copper 0mg 0.051mg Minestrone
Zinc 0.09mg 0.31mg Minestrone
Phosphorus 166mg 23mg Broth
Sodium 23875mg 254mg Minestrone
Vitamin A 2IU 970IU Minestrone
Vitamin A 0µg 49µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 0.46mg Broth
Manganese 0.15mg 0.152mg Minestrone
Selenium 28µg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.022mg Broth
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.018mg Broth
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.391mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.14mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.041mg Broth
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Broth
Folate 32µg 15µg Broth
Choline 114.6mg Broth
Saturated Fat 3.43g 0.23g Minestrone
Monounsaturated Fat 5.36g 0.29g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.46g Broth
Tryptophan 0.013mg Minestrone
Threonine 0.043mg Minestrone
Isoleucine 0.054mg Minestrone
Leucine 0.098mg Minestrone
Lysine 0.076mg Minestrone
Methionine 0.018mg Minestrone
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Minestrone
Valine 0.074mg Minestrone
Histidine 0.03mg Minestrone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Minestrone
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
8%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 23621mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.