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Broth vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are broth and wakame different?

  • Broth is higher in selenium, choline, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12; however, wakame is richer in manganese, folate, copper, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 1000% higher.
  • Wakame has less sodium.

Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Seaweed, wakame, raw 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
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%
Wakame
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 76% 45% 4.4% 82% 95% 10% 34% 114% 183% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +24.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +518%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3900%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.1%
Contains more IronIron +111.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +322.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +833.3%

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
6
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%
Wakame
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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 10% 6% 20% 0% 15% 53% 30% 42% 0.46% 0% 13% 147% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +724.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +512.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
4
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
Wakame
1
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +449.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2068.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +97%
Contains more OtherOther +583.1%
Contains more WaterWater +3423.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Wakame
1
32% 14% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.218 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9141.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1955%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Wakame
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 Wakame DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 872mg 1000%
Manganese 0.15mg 1.4mg 54%
Selenium 28µg 0.7µg 50%
Folate 32µg 196µg 41%
Copper 0mg 0.284mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.218g 28%
Protein 16.66g 3.03g 27%
Fats 13.88g 0.64g 20%
Choline 114.6mg 13.9mg 18%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.13g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.23mg 15%
Iron 1.03mg 2.18mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.058g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Magnesium 56mg 107mg 12%
Phosphorus 166mg 80mg 12%
Calories 267kcal 45kcal 11%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.002mg 8%
Potassium 309mg 50mg 8%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 1.6mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.3µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1mg 4%
Calcium 187mg 150mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.06mg 3%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.38mg 3%
Carbs 18.01g 9.14g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.697mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 3mg 2%
Net carbs 18.01g 8.64g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 0.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.165mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0%
Leucine 0.257mg 0%
Lysine 0.112mg 0%
Methionine 0.063mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0%
Valine 0.209mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.186g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Wakame
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
26%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wakame
Wakame contains less Sodium (difference - 23003mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.