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Broth vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Broth and Potato

  • Broth has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Choline, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Potato is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1038% more.
  • Potato contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw.

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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
5
:
5
Potato
Potato
Contains more Calcium +1458.3%
Contains more Iron +27.2%
Contains more Magnesium +143.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.2%
Contains more Selenium +6900%
Contains more Potassium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Broth
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 3115% 3% 0% 20% 153%
Potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1458.3%
Contains more Iron +27.2%
Contains more Magnesium +143.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.2%
Contains more Selenium +6900%
Contains more Potassium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%

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
Broth
7
:
3
Potato
Potato
Contains more Vitamin E +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.4%
Contains more Folate +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1690.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 2
Broth
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 36% 24% 24% 38% 0%
Potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.4%
Contains more Folate +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1690.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
4
:
1
Potato
Potato
Contains more Protein +712.7%
Contains more Fats +15322.2%
Contains more Other +4291.1%
Contains more Water +3391.2%
Equal in Carbs - 17.49
Broth
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
Potato
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Protein +712.7%
Contains more Fats +15322.2%
Contains more Other +4291.1%
Contains more Water +3391.2%
Equal in Carbs - 17.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
2
:
1
Potato
Potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +267900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10566.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Broth
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.48 g
Potato
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +267900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10566.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Potato Opinion
Net carbs 18.01g 15.39g Broth
Protein 16.66g 2.05g Broth
Fats 13.88g 0.09g Broth
Carbs 18.01g 17.49g Broth
Calories 267kcal 77kcal Broth
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 17.36g 0.82g Potato
Fiber 0g 2.1g Potato
Calcium 187mg 12mg Broth
Iron 1.03mg 0.81mg Broth
Magnesium 56mg 23mg Broth
Phosphorus 166mg 57mg Broth
Potassium 309mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 23875mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 0.09mg 0.3mg Potato
Copper 0mg 0.11mg Potato
Manganese 0.15mg 0.2mg Potato
Selenium 28µg 0.4µg Broth
Vitamin A 2IU 2IU
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.01mg Broth
Vitamin C 1.1mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.081mg Broth
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.032mg Broth
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 1.061mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.295mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 32µg 15µg Broth
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Broth
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg Potato
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Potato
Saturated Fat 3.43g 0.025g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 5.36g 0.002g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.042g Broth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
25%
Broth
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 23869mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.405g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.