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Broth vs. Nori — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between broth and nori?

  • Broth is richer in selenium, choline, and phosphorus, yet nori is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, copper, and folate.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1036% higher.
  • Broth has 56 times more saturated fat than nori. Broth has 3.43g of saturated fat, while nori has 0.061g.
  • Nori contains less sodium.

We used Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Seaweed, laver, raw types in this comparison.

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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
4
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%
Nori
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 21% 31% 68% 88% 29% 25% 6.3% 129% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +167.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +186.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.2%
Contains more IronIron +74.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1066.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +558.7%

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%
Nori
6
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 130% 87% 20% 0% 25% 103% 28% 31% 37% 0% 10% 110% 5.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1001.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3445.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +356.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.098mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.446mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Nori
1
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +186.7%
Contains more FatsFats +4857.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +252.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1204.5%
Contains more WaterWater +3645.8%

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
Nori
1
31% 13% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.11 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21340%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3972.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Nori
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 Nori DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 48mg 1036%
Selenium 28µg 0.7µg 50%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 39mg 42%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.988mg 36%
Folate 32µg 146µg 29%
Vitamin A 0µg 260µg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.11g 29%
Copper 0mg 0.264mg 29%
Protein 16.66g 5.81g 22%
Fats 13.88g 0.28g 21%
Choline 114.6mg 10.4mg 19%
Phosphorus 166mg 58mg 15%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.061g 15%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.025g 13%
Magnesium 56mg 2mg 13%
Calories 267kcal 35kcal 12%
Calcium 187mg 70mg 12%
Iron 1.03mg 1.8mg 10%
Zinc 0.09mg 1.05mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 1.47mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.159mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Carbs 18.01g 5.11g 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 4µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.521mg 2%
Potassium 309mg 356mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.446mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.3g 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 4.81g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 0.49g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.098mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.232mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.501mg 0%
Lysine 0.222mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.273mg 0%
Valine 0.402mg 0%
Histidine 0.14mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.08g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Nori
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
45%
Nori
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
40%
Nori

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nori
Nori is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nori
Nori contains less Sodium (difference - 23827mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nori
Nori is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.369g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori 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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.