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Broth vs. Sofrito sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Broth and Sofrito sauce

  • Broth has more Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Magnesium, however, Sofrito sauce is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Fiber.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for Sodium is 988% more.
  • Broth contains 9 times more Calcium than Sofrito sauce. Broth contains 187mg of Calcium, while Sofrito sauce contains 20mg.
  • Sofrito sauce contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Sauce, sofrito, prepared from recipe.

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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 18% 6% 35% 35% 55% 38% 60% 149% 25% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +124%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +835%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1466.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.3%
~equal in Iron ~0.94mg

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% 0.12% 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 68% 0% 0% 0% 71% 49% 55% 36% 84% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +264%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.597mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
13% 18% 5% 60% 4%
Protein: 12.8 g
Fats: 18.2 g
Carbs: 5.46 g
Water: 59.66 g
Other: 3.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +229.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1167.5%
Contains more FatsFats +31.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2528.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Sofrito sauce
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 Sofrito sauce Opinion
Calories 267kcal 237kcal Broth
Protein 16.66g 12.8g Broth
Fats 13.88g 18.2g Sofrito sauce
Vitamin C 1.1mg 20.4mg Sofrito sauce
Net carbs 18.01g 3.76g Broth
Carbs 18.01g 5.46g Broth
Cholesterol 13mg Sofrito sauce
Magnesium 56mg 25mg Broth
Calcium 187mg 20mg Broth
Potassium 309mg 401mg Sofrito sauce
Iron 1.03mg 0.94mg Broth
Sugar 17.36g Sofrito sauce
Fiber 0g 1.7g Sofrito sauce
Copper 0mg 0.165mg Sofrito sauce
Zinc 0.09mg 1.41mg Sofrito sauce
Phosphorus 166mg 139mg Broth
Sodium 23875mg 1145mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin A 2IU Broth
Vitamin E 0.46mg Broth
Manganese 0.15mg 0.191mg Sofrito sauce
Selenium 28µg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.284mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.212mg Broth
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 2.918mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.597mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.364mg Sofrito sauce
Vitamin B12 0.3µg Broth
Folate 32µg 43µg Sofrito sauce
Choline 114.6mg Broth
Saturated Fat 3.43g Sofrito sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 5.36g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g Broth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth Sofrito sauce
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
30%
Sofrito sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
42%
Sofrito sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 22730mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sofrito sauce
Sofrito sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Sofrito sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171174/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.