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Broth vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between broth and pastry?

  • Broth is higher in choline, calcium, and phosphorus, yet pastry is higher in vitamin B1, iron, manganese, vitamin K, and copper.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1027% more.
  • Broth has 19 times more calcium than pastry. While broth has 187mg of calcium, pastry has only 10mg.
  • The amount of sodium in pastry is lower.
  • The glycemic index of broth is lower.

We used Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake types in this article.

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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
5
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%
Pastry
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 5.4% 96% 38% 14% 26% 32% 64% 132%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1770%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +406.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +176.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.7%
Contains more IronIron +148.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +488.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +225.3%

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
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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Pastry
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% 11% 0% 100% 65% 78% 0% 4.8% 0% 40% 59% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1690.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +298%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +143.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Pastry
3
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +128.2%
Contains more OtherOther +4818%
Contains more FatsFats +174.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +150.4%
Contains more WaterWater +274.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
1
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Pastry
2
27% 60% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.894 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +302.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.894g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Pastry
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 Pastry DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 249mg 1027%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 21.597g 41%
Fats 13.88g 38.1g 37%
Saturated fat 3.43g 9.643g 28%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.398mg 25%
Choline 114.6mg 6.4mg 20%
Protein 16.66g 7.3g 19%
Iron 1.03mg 2.56mg 19%
Calcium 187mg 10mg 18%
Phosphorus 166mg 60mg 15%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.488mg 15%
Calories 267kcal 551kcal 14%
Vitamin K 0µg 16.1µg 13%
Copper 0mg 0.114mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0mg 12%
Folate 32µg 78µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.283mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 4.168mg 11%
Magnesium 56mg 16mg 10%
Carbs 18.01g 45.1g 9%
Potassium 309mg 61mg 7%
Selenium 28µg 24.2µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.021mg 6%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.53mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 4.894g 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.54mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 43.6g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 0.74g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.196mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0%
Leucine 0.508mg 0%
Lysine 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.129mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0%
Valine 0.308mg 0%
Histidine 0.156mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Pastry
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
28%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 23626mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.213g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.