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Broth vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between broth and sweet and sour

  • Broth is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, calcium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12, while sweet, and sour is higher in manganese.
  • Broth covers your daily sodium needs 1022% more than sweet and sour.
  • Sweet and sour has a higher glycemic index (70) than broth (45).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve.

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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 5.7% 3% 8.7% 7.9% 26% 2.5% 3% 48% 99% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1770%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +212.1%
Contains more IronIron +390.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2271.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6900%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +407.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.09mg

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 29% 0.33% 0.2% 0% 12% 4.4% 3.5% 5.6% 12% 0% 0.5% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1215.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +545.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +4675%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +690.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
38% 60%
Protein: 0.27 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 60.27 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +6070.4%
Contains more FatsFats +69300%
Contains more OtherOther +3931.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +112.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2555.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Sweet and sour DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 371mg 1022%
Selenium 28µg 0.4µg 50%
Protein 16.66g 0.27g 33%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.019mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0g 30%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.761mg 27%
Phosphorus 166mg 7mg 23%
Fats 13.88g 0.02g 21%
Choline 114.6mg 2.4mg 20%
Calcium 187mg 10mg 18%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0g 16%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.187mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Magnesium 56mg 8mg 11%
Iron 1.03mg 0.21mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.093mg 10%
Copper 0mg 0.079mg 9%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 8.7mg 8%
Carbs 18.01g 38.22g 7%
Folate 32µg 8µg 6%
Potassium 309mg 99mg 6%
Calories 267kcal 150kcal 6%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.048mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.053mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.01mg 3%
Net carbs 18.01g 38.12g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 18.75g N/A
Fiber 0g 0.1g 0%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.09mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth Sweet and sour
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
6%
Sweet and sour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
21%
Sweet and sour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour contains less Sodium (difference - 23504mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.43g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broth
Broth is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sweet and sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174066/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.