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Broth vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between broth and tomato sauce?

  • Broth is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, calcium, vitamin B12, and magnesium, yet tomato sauce is higher in copper.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1038% more.
  • The amount of sodium in tomato sauce is lower.
  • The glycemic index of tomato sauce is lower.

We used Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added types in this article.

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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 11% 4.2% 26% 36% 38% 6% 12% 1.4% 15% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +273.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1235.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +514.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4566.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Potassium ~297mg
~equal in Iron ~0.96mg

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 23% 7.3% 29% 0% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 0% 7% 6.8% 5.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +561.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +255.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +1057.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +213%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.098mg

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
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1288.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4526.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +239.2%
Contains more OtherOther +2474.9%
Contains more WaterWater +3921.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12081.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3602.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%

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 sauce
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 sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 11mg 1038%
Selenium 28µg 0.6µg 50%
Protein 16.66g 1.2g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.121g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.065mg 28%
Fats 13.88g 0.3g 21%
Phosphorus 166mg 27mg 20%
Choline 114.6mg 9.9mg 19%
Calcium 187mg 14mg 17%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.041g 15%
Copper 0mg 0.115mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.044g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Calories 267kcal 24kcal 12%
Magnesium 56mg 15mg 10%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.991mg 9%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 7mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.44mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.309mg 6%
Folate 32µg 9µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.024mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Carbs 18.01g 5.31g 4%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.113mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 22µg 2%
Fructose 1.67g 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.8µg 2%
Iron 1.03mg 0.96mg 1%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 3.81g N/A
Potassium 309mg 297mg 0%
Sugar 17.36g 3.56g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.098mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.037mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.025mg 0%
Leucine 0.034mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.008mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0%
Valine 0.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.02mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Tomato 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
12%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 23864mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.389g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce 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 sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.