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Broth vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between broth and potato salad

  • Broth has more selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12; however, potato salad has more copper and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 1015% higher.
  • Potato salad is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +273.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +884.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.7%
Contains more IronIron +58.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +219.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +582.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +244.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%

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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +176.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +357.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +521.6%
Contains more FatsFats +69.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.2%
Contains more OtherOther +2422.1%
Contains more WaterWater +3248%

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
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +116.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.3%

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 salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Potato salad DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 529mg 1015%
Selenium 28µg 4.1µg 43%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.06mg 28%
Protein 16.66g 2.68g 28%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Cholesterol 13mg 68mg 18%
Calcium 187mg 19mg 17%
Phosphorus 166mg 52mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Copper 0mg 0.118mg 13%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 10mg 10%
Magnesium 56mg 15mg 10%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.89mg 10%
Fats 13.88g 8.2g 9%
Saturated fat 3.43g 1.429g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 2.48g 7%
Folate 32µg 7µg 6%
Calories 267kcal 143kcal 6%
Iron 1.03mg 0.65mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 3.737g 5%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.141mg 3%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.101mg 2%
Potassium 309mg 254mg 2%
Carbs 18.01g 11.17g 2%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.31mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.077mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.534mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 9.87g N/A
Sugar 17.36g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0%
Leucine 0.202mg 0%
Lysine 0.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.066mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.062mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
13%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 23346mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.001g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (45)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.