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Broth vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between broth and potato bread

  • Broth is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, and choline; however, potato bread is richer in phosphorus, fiber, folate, iron, and zinc.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1022% higher.
  • Broth has a lower glycemic index (45) than potato bread (61).

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Bread, potato.

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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 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +194.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +132.4%
Contains more IronIron +118.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.7%
~equal in Calcium ~188mg

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
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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% 8% 9.4% 1.5% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +305.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +522.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +293.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.47mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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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
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.3%
Contains more FatsFats +343.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1211.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +161.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1378%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Potato bread DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 375mg 1022%
Selenium 28µg 9.5µg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0g 30%
Phosphorus 166mg 369mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.106mg 25%
Fiber 0g 6.3g 25%
Folate 32µg 126µg 24%
Fats 13.88g 3.13g 17%
Choline 114.6mg 18.4mg 17%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0g 16%
Iron 1.03mg 2.25mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0g 13%
Zinc 0.09mg 1.44mg 12%
Potassium 309mg 718mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.232mg 10%
Copper 0mg 0.094mg 10%
Carbs 18.01g 47.07g 10%
Protein 16.66g 12.5g 8%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 1.25mg 8%
Magnesium 56mg 28mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.188mg 7%
Vitamin K 0µg 6.8µg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.15µg 6%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.253mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.817mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Calories 267kcal 266kcal 0%
Net carbs 18.01g 40.77g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Calcium 187mg 188mg 0%
Sugar 17.36g 9.38g N/A
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.47mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.224mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.268mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 0.311mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 0%
Valine 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.143mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Potato bread
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
27%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 23500mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.43g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.