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Chicken gumbo vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chicken gumbo and broth?

  • Chicken gumbo is higher in copper, yet broth is higher in selenium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1008% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chicken gumbo is lower.

We used Soup, chicken gumbo, canned, condensed and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 5.7% 5.3% 27% 33% 8.2% 8.6% 90% 26% 37%
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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%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1766.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +884.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +415%
Contains more IronIron +45.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +730%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +317.9%

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.
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 13% 1.7% 7.2% 0% 50% 69% 9.9% 9.6% 12% 2.5% 14% 3.8% 0%
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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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +364.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1400%
Contains more FolateFolate +540%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 7% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 1.14 g
Carbs: 6.67 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 2.07 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +3777.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +693.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1117.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +170%
Contains more OtherOther +2275.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 49% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.28 g
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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +930.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1500%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken gumbo Broth
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken gumbo Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 693mg 23875mg 1008%
Selenium 6.7µg 28µg 39%
Protein 2.1g 16.66g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.28g 4.48g 28%
Phosphorus 20mg 166mg 21%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Fats 1.14g 13.88g 20%
Calcium 19mg 187mg 17%
Saturated fat 0.26g 3.43g 14%
Magnesium 3mg 56mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.3µg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.53mg 2.46mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.52g 5.36g 12%
Copper 0.1mg 0mg 11%
Calories 45kcal 267kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.43mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.6mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.1mg 8%
Folate 5µg 32µg 7%
Potassium 60mg 309mg 7%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 0µg 5%
Carbs 6.67g 18.01g 4%
Iron 0.71mg 1.03mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.1mg 4%
Cholesterol 3mg 13mg 3%
Vitamin C 4mg 1.1mg 3%
Zinc 0.3mg 0.09mg 2%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.15mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.46mg 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 5.07g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 1.93g 17.36g N/A
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0%
Threonine 0.066mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.134mg 0%
Lysine 0.129mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.077mg 0%
Valine 0.093mg 0%
Histidine 0.046mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken gumbo Broth
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
15%
Chicken gumbo
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Chicken gumbo
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken gumbo
Chicken gumbo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken gumbo
Chicken gumbo is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gumbo
Chicken gumbo contains less Sodium (difference - 23182mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken gumbo
Chicken gumbo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken gumbo
Chicken gumbo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chicken gumbo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171147/nutrients
  2. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.