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Broth vs. Soft serve — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between broth and soft serve?

  • Broth is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, choline, vitamin B3, magnesium, and iron, yet soft serve is richer in vitamin A.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1035% higher.
  • Broth has 26 times more vitamin B3 than soft serve. Broth has 2.46mg of vitamin B3, while soft serve has 0.095mg.
  • Soft serve contains less sodium.
  • Broth has a lower glycemic index than soft serve.

We used Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Ice cream, soft serve, chocolate 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 8.6% 39% 16% 7.9% 10% 14% 50% 8% 0.65% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.6%
Contains more IronIron +390.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +833.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +477.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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 2.7% 54% 12% 11% 12% 42% 1.8% 30% 11% 63% 2.3% 6.8% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2489.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +255.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +340.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
3
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
4% 13% 22% 60%
Protein: 4.1 g
Fats: 13 g
Carbs: 22.2 g
Water: 59.8 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +306.3%
Contains more OtherOther +5364.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2534.4%
~equal in Fats ~13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
3
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.49 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +53.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +873.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Soft serve
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Soft serve DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 61mg 1035%
Selenium 28µg 3µg 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.46g 27%
Cholesterol 13mg 91mg 26%
Protein 16.66g 4.1g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.182mg 19%
Saturated fat 3.43g 7.46g 18%
Vitamin A 0µg 162µg 18%
Choline 114.6mg 26mg 16%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.095mg 15%
Magnesium 56mg 12mg 10%
Iron 1.03mg 0.21mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.5µg 8%
Phosphorus 166mg 116mg 7%
Folate 32µg 9µg 6%
Calcium 187mg 131mg 6%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.005mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 3.49g 5%
Potassium 309mg 177mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.048mg 4%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.52mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 29IU 4%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.049mg 4%
Copper 0mg 0.03mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.7g 3%
Calories 267kcal 222kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.506mg 2%
Fats 13.88g 13g 1%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.61mg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 2mg 1%
Carbs 18.01g 22.2g 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.9µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.8mg 0%
Net carbs 18.01g 21.5g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 21.16g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.169mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.215mg 0%
Leucine 0.353mg 0%
Lysine 0.296mg 0%
Methionine 0.091mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.176mg 0%
Valine 0.241mg 0%
Histidine 0.099mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Soft serve
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
20%
Soft serve
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
17%
Soft serve

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soft serve
Soft serve contains less Sodium (difference - 23814mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broth
Broth is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Soft serve - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173465/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.