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Broth vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are broth and white bread different?

  • Broth is higher in choline, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12; however, white bread is richer in vitamin B1, iron, folate, manganese, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 1017% higher.
  • White bread has less sodium.
  • Broth has a lower glycemic index (45) than white bread (73).

Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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
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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% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +143.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.3%
Contains more IronIron +250.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +722.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +257.3%

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
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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% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +684.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +433%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +246.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.2%
Contains more FatsFats +316.8%
Contains more OtherOther +2383.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +174.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1504.4%

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
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +794.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +179.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth White bread
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 White bread DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 490mg 1017%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.533mg 36%
Iron 1.03mg 3.61mg 32%
Folate 32µg 111µg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 1.602g 19%
Choline 114.6mg 14.6mg 18%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.536mg 17%
Fats 13.88g 3.33g 16%
Protein 16.66g 8.85g 16%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 4.78mg 15%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.243mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.698g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.599g 12%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Selenium 28µg 22µg 11%
Copper 0mg 0.101mg 11%
Phosphorus 166mg 98mg 10%
Carbs 18.01g 49.42g 10%
Magnesium 56mg 23mg 8%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.74mg 6%
Potassium 309mg 126mg 5%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Calcium 187mg 144mg 4%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.22mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.536mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.087mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Calories 267kcal 266kcal 0%
Net carbs 18.01g 46.72g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 5.67g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth White bread
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
33%
White bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
56%
White bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White bread
White bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White bread
White bread contains less Sodium (difference - 23385mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.732g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.