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Broth vs. Tomato soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are broth and tomato soup different?

  • Broth has more selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, calcium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and magnesium than tomato soup.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 1030% higher.
  • Tomato soup has less sodium.

Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Soup, tomato, canned, prepared with equal volume water, commercial are the varieties used 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 5% 2.4% 24% 11% 9.7% 2.5% 6.4% 24% 8.7% 8.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2237.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.4%
Contains more IronIron +255.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1006.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +123.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1766.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
~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% 0.12% 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 21% 12% 3.4% 0% 5% 1.6% 7.9% 0% 9.7% 0% 3.8% 0% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1719%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +472.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9500%
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
7% 91%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 90.55 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2246.5%
Contains more FatsFats +6509.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +141.7%
Contains more OtherOther +4453.7%
Contains more WaterWater +3889%

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
28% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.077 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5718.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.4%

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 soup
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 soup Opinion
Calories 267kcal 32kcal Broth
Protein 16.66g 0.71g Broth
Fats 13.88g 0.21g Broth
Vitamin C 1.1mg 6.3mg Tomato soup
Net carbs 18.01g 6.95g Broth
Carbs 18.01g 7.45g Broth
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Tomato soup
Magnesium 56mg 7mg Broth
Calcium 187mg 8mg Broth
Potassium 309mg 275mg Broth
Iron 1.03mg 0.29mg Broth
Sugar 17.36g 4.03g Tomato soup
Fiber 0g 0.5g Tomato soup
Copper 0mg 0.029mg Tomato soup
Zinc 0.09mg 0.09mg
Phosphorus 166mg 15mg Broth
Sodium 23875mg 186mg Tomato soup
Vitamin A 2IU 192IU Tomato soup
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg Tomato soup
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.17mg Broth
Manganese 0.15mg 0.067mg Broth
Selenium 28µg 1.5µg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.02mg Broth
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.007mg Broth
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.42mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.6mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.042mg Broth
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Broth
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg Tomato soup
Folate 32µg 0µg Broth
Choline 114.6mg 6.3mg Broth
Saturated Fat 3.43g 0.056g Tomato soup
Monounsaturated Fat 5.36g 0.067g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.077g Broth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Tomato soup
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
5%
Tomato soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
10%
Tomato soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup contains less Sodium (difference - 23689mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.374g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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 soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171176/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.