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Broth vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between broth and spread

  • Broth has more selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and choline, while spread has more vitamin B12 and copper.
  • Broth covers your daily need for sodium, 994% more than spread.
  • Broth contains 16 times more calcium than spread. While broth contains 187mg of calcium, spread contains only 12mg.
  • The amount of sodium in spread is lower.
  • Spread has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of spread is 0, while the glycemic index of broth is 45.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Sandwich spread, pork, beef.

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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
7
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%
Spread
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.6% 9.7% 30% 43% 28% 25% 132% 3.4% 53%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1458.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +180.9%
Contains more IronIron +30.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +181.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +476.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1033.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%

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
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%
Spread
7
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% 8.7% 35% 9% 43% 31% 32% 26% 28% 140% 4% 1.5% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
Contains more CholineCholine +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +273.3%
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
Spread
2
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +117.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1669.1%
Contains more FatsFats +24.9%
Contains more WaterWater +2555.5%

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
Spread
1
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.565 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +74.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Spread DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 1013mg 994%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.12µg 34%
Selenium 28µg 9.7µg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.134mg 23%
Protein 16.66g 7.66g 18%
Calcium 187mg 12mg 18%
Phosphorus 166mg 59mg 15%
Copper 0mg 0.13mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 2.565g 13%
Saturated fat 3.43g 5.977g 12%
Magnesium 56mg 8mg 11%
Choline 114.6mg 62.3mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.74mg 9%
Zinc 0.09mg 1.02mg 8%
Folate 32µg 2µg 8%
Cholesterol 13mg 38mg 8%
Potassium 309mg 110mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 7.584g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.172mg 6%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.026mg 5%
Fats 13.88g 17.34g 5%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 1.73mg 5%
Iron 1.03mg 0.79mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 26µg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.43mg 3%
Calories 267kcal 235kcal 2%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.12mg 2%
Carbs 18.01g 11.94g 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 11.74g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.334mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0%
Leucine 0.6mg 0%
Lysine 0.663mg 0%
Methionine 0.196mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 0%
Valine 0.356mg 0%
Histidine 0.279mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Spread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
33%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 22862mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.547g)
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.