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Broth vs. Vegetable — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between broth and vegetable

  • Broth has more selenium, vitamin B2, choline, phosphorus, and calcium; however, vegetable has more vitamin A, vitamin K, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 1037% higher.
  • Vegetable has 111 times less saturated fat than broth. Broth has 3.43g of saturated fat, while vegetable has 0.031g.
  • Vegetable is lower in sodium.
  • Vegetable has a higher glycemic index than broth.

Food types used in this article are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 16% 7.5% 15% 31% 28% 13% 22% 4.6% 49% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +154.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +648%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.8%
Contains more IronIron +25.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +225.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +444.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +152.7%

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 11% 71% 7.6% 0% 18% 28% 16% 9.1% 17% 0% 59% 14% 13%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +297.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +68.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +375.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +190.9%
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
3% 13% 83%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 13.09 g
Water: 83.23 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +482.5%
Contains more FatsFats +9153.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.6%
Contains more OtherOther +7240.3%
Contains more WaterWater +3566.5%

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
27% 9% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.031 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.072 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +53500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6122.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Vegetable
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 Vegetable DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 35mg 1037%
Selenium 28µg 0.3µg 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.072g 29%
Protein 16.66g 2.86g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.12mg 24%
Vitamin A 0µg 214µg 24%
Fats 13.88g 0.15g 21%
Vitamin K 0µg 23.5µg 20%
Fiber 0g 4.4g 18%
Choline 114.6mg 24.1mg 16%
Phosphorus 166mg 51mg 16%
Calcium 187mg 25mg 16%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.031g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.01g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.851mg 10%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.379mg 10%
Calories 267kcal 65kcal 10%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.151mg 9%
Copper 0mg 0.083mg 9%
Magnesium 56mg 22mg 8%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.49mg 4%
Potassium 309mg 169mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Folate 32µg 19µg 3%
Iron 1.03mg 0.82mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.071mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.074mg 2%
Carbs 18.01g 13.09g 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 3.2mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.38mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 8.69g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 3.12g N/A
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0%
Threonine 0.115mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.19mg 0%
Lysine 0.17mg 0%
Methionine 0.034mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.12mg 0%
Valine 0.149mg 0%
Histidine 0.073mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Vegetable
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
20%
Vegetable
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
19%
Vegetable

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable
Vegetable contains less Sodium (difference - 23840mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.399g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Vegetable - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170472/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.