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Broth vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between broth and potato chips

  • Broth is higher in selenium; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and vitamin K.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1038% higher.
  • Broth has 3 times more selenium than potato chips. While broth has 28µg of selenium, potato chips have only 8.1µg.
  • Potato chips have less sodium.
  • Broth has a lower glycemic index (45) than potato chips (56).

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +679.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +245.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +312.6%
Contains more IronIron +58.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1111.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +193.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~165mg

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2727.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1880.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +560%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +40.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +138%
Contains more WaterWater +19.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1266.1%
Contains more FatsFats +149.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +193.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +83.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +171.7%

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 chips
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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Potato chips DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 8mg 1038%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 9.11mg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 12.17g 51%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.66mg 43%
Selenium 28µg 8.1µg 36%
Saturated fat 3.43g 10.96g 34%
Copper 0mg 0.306mg 34%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 31.1mg 33%
Fats 13.88g 34.6g 32%
Potassium 309mg 1275mg 28%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Protein 16.66g 7g 19%
Vitamin K 0µg 22.1µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.197mg 18%
Calcium 187mg 24mg 16%
Choline 114.6mg 37.5mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Calories 267kcal 536kcal 13%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.44mg 13%
Carbs 18.01g 52.9g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 9.84g 11%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 3.827mg 9%
Zinc 0.09mg 1.09mg 9%
Iron 1.03mg 1.63mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.167mg 6%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.402mg 4%
Magnesium 56mg 67mg 3%
Folate 32µg 45µg 3%
Net carbs 18.01g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 0.22g N/A
Phosphorus 166mg 165mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 23867mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
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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 chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.