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Broth vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between broth and wafer?

  • Broth is higher in selenium, choline, calcium, and vitamin B2, yet wafer is higher in copper, iron, manganese, fiber, and zinc.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1013% more.
  • Broth has 8 times more choline than wafer. While broth has 114.6mg of choline, wafer has only 14.3mg.
  • The amount of sodium in wafer is lower.
  • The glycemic index of broth is lower.

We used Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Cookies, chocolate wafers 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
4
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%
Wafer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 9.3% 19% 150% 154% 30% 57% 76% 91% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +503.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +391.2%
Contains more IronIron +289.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1111.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +364%
~equal in Magnesium ~53mg

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%
Wafer
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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 0% 1% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +701.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +46.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
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
Wafer
3
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +152.4%
Contains more OtherOther +2359%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +303.7%
Contains more WaterWater +98.2%
~equal in Fats ~14.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
3
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Wafer
0
32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.865g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.153g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Wafer
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Wafer DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 580mg 1013%
Copper 0mg 0.463mg 51%
Selenium 28µg 5.7µg 41%
Iron 1.03mg 4.01mg 37%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.696mg 24%
Protein 16.66g 6.6g 20%
Choline 114.6mg 14.3mg 18%
Carbs 18.01g 72.7g 18%
Calcium 187mg 31mg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.4g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.266mg 13%
Zinc 0.09mg 1.09mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.09µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.203mg 9%
Calories 267kcal 433kcal 8%
Phosphorus 166mg 132mg 5%
Cholesterol 13mg 2mg 4%
Folate 32µg 47µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.051mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.381mg 4%
Saturated fat 3.43g 4.241g 4%
Caffeine 0mg 10mg 3%
Potassium 309mg 210mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 2.858mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.72mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 4.153g 2%
Magnesium 56mg 53mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 4.865g 1%
Fats 13.88g 14.2g 0%
Net carbs 18.01g 69.3g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 37.43g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 0.22mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.281mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Wafer
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
21%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wafer
Wafer contains less Sodium (difference - 23295mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broth
Broth is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.