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Broth vs. Potato soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Broth and Potato soup

  • Broth has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Choline, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12, while Potato soup has more Copper.
  • Broth covers your daily need of Sodium 1012% more than Potato soup.
  • Broth contains 15 times more Vitamin B2 than Potato soup. While Broth contains 0.43mg of Vitamin B2, Potato soup contains only 0.029mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Potato soup is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Soup, cream of potato, canned, condensed.

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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
6
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 9.3% 5.1% 15% 13% 67% 4.1% 18% 79% 39% 10%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +330.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.3%
Contains more IronIron +202.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +304.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1373.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%

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
9
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% 0.12% 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 0.67% 4.1% 1.4% 0% 7% 6.7% 8.1% 42% 6.9% 5% 2.8% 1.5% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1382.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +472.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +650%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
Contains more CholineCholine +1217.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
4
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
2% 13% 82% 2%
Protein: 1.51 g
Fats: 1.88 g
Carbs: 12.79 g
Water: 82 g
Other: 1.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1003.3%
Contains more FatsFats +638.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.8%
Contains more OtherOther +2602.2%
Contains more WaterWater +3512.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
56% 25% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.44 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1118.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1257.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.7%

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 soup
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Potato soup Opinion
Calories 267kcal 74kcal Broth
Protein 16.66g 1.51g Broth
Fats 13.88g 1.88g Broth
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.2mg Broth
Net carbs 18.01g 11.49g Broth
Carbs 18.01g 12.79g Broth
Cholesterol 13mg 1mg Potato soup
Magnesium 56mg 13mg Broth
Calcium 187mg 17mg Broth
Potassium 309mg 165mg Broth
Iron 1.03mg 0.34mg Broth
Sugar 17.36g 1.44g Potato soup
Fiber 0g 1.3g Potato soup
Copper 0mg 0.2mg Potato soup
Zinc 0.09mg 0.15mg Potato soup
Phosphorus 166mg 41mg Broth
Sodium 23875mg 604mg Potato soup
Vitamin A 2IU 68IU Potato soup
Vitamin A 0µg 19µg Potato soup
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.07mg Broth
Manganese 0.15mg 0.3mg Potato soup
Selenium 28µg 1.9µg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.028mg Broth
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.029mg Broth
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.43mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.7mg Potato soup
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.03mg Broth
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.04µg Broth
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg Potato soup
Folate 32µg 2µg Broth
Choline 114.6mg 8.7mg Broth
Saturated Fat 3.43g 0.97g Potato soup
Monounsaturated Fat 5.36g 0.44g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.33g Broth
Tryptophan 0.02mg Potato soup
Threonine 0.049mg Potato soup
Isoleucine 0.061mg Potato soup
Leucine 0.094mg Potato soup
Lysine 0.066mg Potato soup
Methionine 0.024mg Potato soup
Phenylalanine 0.066mg Potato soup
Valine 0.074mg Potato soup
Histidine 0.031mg Potato soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Potato soup
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
7%
Potato soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
26%
Potato soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato soup
Potato soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato soup
Potato soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato soup
Potato soup contains less Sodium (difference - 23271mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato soup
Potato soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato soup
Potato soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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 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 soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171158/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.