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Broth vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between broth and sockeye salmon?

  • Broth is richer in calcium and vitamin B2, yet sockeye salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and selenium.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1034% higher.
  • Broth has 17 times more calcium than sockeye salmon. Broth has 187mg of calcium, while sockeye salmon has 11mg.
  • Sockeye salmon contains less sodium.
  • Sockeye salmon has a lower glycemic index than broth.

We used Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1600%
Contains more IronIron +98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1053.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +511.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.8%

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 0% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +311.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +727%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1390%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Choline ~112.6mg

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
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more FatsFats +149.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +7832.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.9%
Contains more WaterWater +2866.1%

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
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +187.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +237.6%
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 Sockeye salmon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 92mg 1034%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 4.47µg 174%
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg 84%
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU 84%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.827mg 56%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 10.123mg 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 1.327g 21%
Phosphorus 166mg 305mg 20%
Protein 16.66g 26.48g 20%
Calcium 187mg 11mg 18%
Cholesterol 13mg 61mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.246mg 14%
Selenium 28µg 35.5µg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 1.274mg 13%
Fats 13.88g 5.57g 13%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.969g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 1.864g 9%
Copper 0mg 0.076mg 8%
Folate 32µg 7µg 6%
Calories 267kcal 156kcal 6%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.013mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 58µg 6%
Iron 1.03mg 0.52mg 6%
Carbs 18.01g 0g 6%
Magnesium 56mg 36mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.157mg 5%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.55mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.99mg 4%
Potassium 309mg 436mg 4%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 0g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Choline 114.6mg 112.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Sockeye salmon
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
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 23783mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.461g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $13)
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.

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.