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Broth vs. Vegetable soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between broth and vegetable soup?

  • Broth is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, choline, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B12, yet vegetable soup is higher in vitamin A and copper.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1021% more.
  • The amount of sodium in vegetable soup is lower.
  • The glycemic index of broth is lower.

We used Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Soup, vegetable, canned, low sodium, condensed 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 18% 6% 38% 25% 77% 11% 19% 50% 33% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +124%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +835%
Contains more IronIron +56.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +268.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +344.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.7%

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 2.7% 29% 29% 0% 27% 21% 29% 21% 39% 0% 11% 9% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +367.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +1173.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.109mg

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
2% 12% 83% 2%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 12.11 g
Water: 82.79 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +657.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1442.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.7%
Contains more OtherOther +2359%
Contains more WaterWater +3547.1%

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% 27% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.147 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.203 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2540.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1011.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.7%

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 soup
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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Vegetable soup DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 385mg 1021%
Selenium 28µg 4µg 44%
Protein 16.66g 2.2g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.403g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.092mg 26%
Copper 0mg 0.232mg 26%
Fats 13.88g 0.9g 20%
Choline 114.6mg 9mg 19%
Calcium 187mg 20mg 17%
Phosphorus 166mg 45mg 17%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.147g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.203g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Calories 267kcal 65kcal 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 86µg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Magnesium 56mg 25mg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 1.54mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.43mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.167mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.346mg 5%
Folate 32µg 12µg 5%
Iron 1.03mg 0.66mg 5%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.25mg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.2µg 4%
Potassium 309mg 433mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.4mg 3%
Carbs 18.01g 12.11g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.109mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.8mg 0%
Net carbs 18.01g 10.01g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 4.31g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth Vegetable 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
17%
Vegetable soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
30%
Vegetable soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vegetable soup
Vegetable soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vegetable soup
Vegetable soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable soup
Vegetable soup contains less Sodium (difference - 23490mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vegetable soup
Vegetable soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.283g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174538/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.