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Broth vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between broth and shortbread

  • Broth has more selenium, choline, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12; however, shortbread is richer in iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin E.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1023% more.
  • Shortbread contains less sodium.
  • Shortbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shortbread is 64, while the glycemic index of broth is 45.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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
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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1338.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +251.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +151.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +351.6%
Contains more IronIron +189.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +444.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +162%

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
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 0% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +12633.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +430.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +253%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +153.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Shortbread DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 353mg 1023%
Selenium 28µg 6.2µg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 8.326g 26%
Iron 1.03mg 2.98mg 24%
Protein 16.66g 5.37g 23%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.353mg 21%
Saturated fat 3.43g 8.105g 21%
Choline 114.6mg 0.9mg 21%
Fats 13.88g 26.22g 19%
Calcium 187mg 13mg 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Carbs 18.01g 63.78g 15%
Phosphorus 166mg 66mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 2.44mg 13%
Folate 32µg 81µg 12%
Calories 267kcal 514kcal 12%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.393mg 11%
Copper 0mg 0.09mg 10%
Magnesium 56mg 14mg 10%
Vitamin K 0µg 11µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.314mg 9%
Potassium 309mg 88mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.321mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 3.275mg 5%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.49mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 6.708g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.071mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +210.2%
Contains more OtherOther +4674.8%
Contains more FatsFats +88.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +254.1%
Contains more WaterWater +58.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85.8%

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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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.