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Broth vs. Tonic water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between broth and tonic water

  • Tonic water has less selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, calcium, vitamin B3, magnesium, and iron.
  • Broth covers your daily sodium needs 1038% more than tonic water.
  • Tonic water has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of broth is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Beverages, carbonated, tonic water.

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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 0% 0.3% 0% 0.38% 2% 2.7% 0% 1.6% 0.13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +10200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.8 g
Water: 91.1 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +104.7%
Contains more OtherOther +49080%
Contains more WaterWater +3913.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Tonic water DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 12mg 1038%
Selenium 28µg 0µg 51%
Protein 16.66g 0g 33%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0g 30%
Phosphorus 166mg 0mg 24%
Choline 114.6mg 0mg 21%
Fats 13.88g 0g 21%
Calcium 187mg 1mg 19%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0g 16%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0mg 15%
Magnesium 56mg 0mg 13%
Iron 1.03mg 0.01mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Calories 267kcal 34kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0mg 12%
Potassium 309mg 0mg 9%
Folate 32µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0mg 8%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.001mg 6%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0mg 3%
Carbs 18.01g 8.8g 3%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Copper 0mg 0.006mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 8.8g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 8.8g N/A
Zinc 0.09mg 0.1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Tonic water
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
0%
Tonic water
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
1%
Tonic water

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tonic water
Tonic water contains less Sodium (difference - 23863mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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

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. Tonic water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171869/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.