Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Broth vs. Potato soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

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 for 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.

Infographic

Broth vs Potato soup infographic
Infographic link

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% 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% 6.3% 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 +∞%
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 DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 604mg 1012%
Selenium 28µg 1.9µg 47%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.029mg 31%
Protein 16.66g 1.51g 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.33g 28%
Copper 0mg 0.2mg 22%
Choline 114.6mg 8.7mg 19%
Fats 13.88g 1.88g 18%
Phosphorus 166mg 41mg 18%
Calcium 187mg 17mg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.43mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.44g 12%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.97g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.04µg 11%
Calories 267kcal 74kcal 10%
Magnesium 56mg 13mg 10%
Iron 1.03mg 0.34mg 9%
Folate 32µg 2µg 8%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.3mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.028mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.03mg 5%
Potassium 309mg 165mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 1mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.07mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 19µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.7mg 2%
Carbs 18.01g 12.79g 2%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.15mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 11.49g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 1.44g N/A
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.061mg 0%
Leucine 0.094mg 0%
Lysine 0.066mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.066mg 0%
Valine 0.074mg 0%
Histidine 0.031mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
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

People also compare

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?
?
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.