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Broth vs. Ramen noodle soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between broth and ramen noodle soup

  • Broth has more choline and calcium, while ramen noodle soup has more iron, vitamin B1, folate, manganese, vitamin B3, and copper.
  • Broth covers your daily need for sodium, 957% more than ramen noodle soup.
  • Broth contains 21 times more choline than ramen noodle soup. While broth contains 114.6mg of choline, ramen noodle soup contains only 5.5mg.
  • The amount of sodium in ramen noodle soup is lower.
  • Broth has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of broth is 45, while the glycemic index of ramen noodle soup is 62.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Soup, ramen noodle, any flavor, dry.

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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
5
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 18% 6.3% 16% 154% 42% 16% 49% 242% 82% 126%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +124%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +790.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.2%
Contains more IronIron +299%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +566.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +320%

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
6
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 1% 0.33% 49% 0% 112% 59% 101% 26% 8.8% 31% 22% 87% 3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +1983.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +430.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +348%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +119.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +262.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
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
10% 18% 60% 7% 5%
Protein: 10.17 g
Fats: 17.59 g
Carbs: 60.26 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.8%
Contains more OtherOther +800.7%
Contains more FatsFats +26.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +234.6%
Contains more WaterWater +187.2%

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
49% 37% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.117 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +103.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Ramen noodle soup
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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Ramen noodle soup DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 1855mg 957%
Iron 1.03mg 4.11mg 39%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.448mg 29%
Starch 55.97g 23%
Folate 32µg 116µg 21%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.63mg 21%
Saturated fat 3.43g 8.117g 21%
Choline 114.6mg 5.5mg 20%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 5.401mg 18%
Calcium 187mg 21mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 2.198g 15%
Carbs 18.01g 60.26g 14%
Copper 0mg 0.126mg 14%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 2.44mg 13%
Protein 16.66g 10.17g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.255mg 13%
Fiber 0g 2.9g 12%
Selenium 28µg 23.1µg 9%
Calories 267kcal 440kcal 9%
Magnesium 56mg 25mg 7%
Vitamin K 0µg 8.9µg 7%
Phosphorus 166mg 115mg 7%
Fats 13.88g 17.59g 6%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.6mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.038mg 5%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Potassium 309mg 181mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.438mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 6.156g 2%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.25µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.3mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 57.36g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 1.98g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.056g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.076g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Ramen noodle 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
39%
Ramen noodle soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
75%
Ramen noodle soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup contains less Sodium (difference - 22020mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.687g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ramen noodle soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171177/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.