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Broth vs. Tomato juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between broth and tomato juice?

  • Broth is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3, yet tomato juice is richer in vitamin C.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1038% higher.
  • Tomato juice contains less sodium.
  • Tomato juice has a lower glycemic index than broth.

We used Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Tomato juice, canned, without salt added 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 7.9% 3% 19% 15% 14% 3% 8.1% 1.3% 8.9% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +409.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1770%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.4%
Contains more IronIron +164.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +773.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5500%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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
8
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 234% 7.7% 6.4% 0% 25% 18% 13% 0% 16% 0% 5.8% 15% 3.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +451.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +265.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +1585.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6272.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.1mg

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
4% 94%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.29 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 1.09 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1860%
Contains more FatsFats +4686.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +410.2%
Contains more OtherOther +4411.9%
Contains more WaterWater +4051.5%

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
37% 10% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.027 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +107100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16492.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Tomato juice
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Tomato juice DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 10mg 1038%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 70.1mg 77%
Selenium 28µg 0.5µg 50%
Protein 16.66g 0.85g 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.027g 30%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.078mg 27%
Phosphorus 166mg 19mg 21%
Fats 13.88g 0.29g 21%
Choline 114.6mg 6.8mg 20%
Calcium 187mg 10mg 18%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.019g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.005g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Calories 267kcal 17kcal 13%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 12%
Magnesium 56mg 11mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.673mg 11%
Iron 1.03mg 0.39mg 8%
Copper 0mg 0.042mg 5%
Carbs 18.01g 3.53g 5%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.068mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 23µg 3%
Potassium 309mg 217mg 3%
Folate 32µg 20µg 3%
Fructose 1.33g 2%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.07mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.32mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 3.13g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 2.58g N/A
Zinc 0.09mg 0.11mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.026mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0%
Leucine 0.024mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.005mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0%
Valine 0.017mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.022g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Tomato juice
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
26%
Tomato juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
8%
Tomato juice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice contains less Sodium (difference - 23865mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.411g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Tomato juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170545/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.