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Chicken soup vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chicken soup and broth

  • Broth has more selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, calcium, vitamin B12, magnesium, and iron than chicken soup.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1032% more.
  • Chicken soup contains less saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.

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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 2.9% 0.9% 9.3% 7.9% 18% 3.8% 12% 19% 0% 12%
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%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +194.3%
Contains more IronIron +390.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +514.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1172.7%

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.
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 0.67% 0.33% 0.6% 0% 8.8% 20% 30% 0% 14% 0% 0.5% 3.8% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +405.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +540%
Contains more CholineCholine +1145.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 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 +3959.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +561.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1056.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +410.2%
Contains more OtherOther +8096.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 52% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.321 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.213 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 -90.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +821%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2003.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken soup 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 soup Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 143mg 23875mg 1032%
Selenium 2.2µg 28µg 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 4.48g 28%
Protein 2.52g 16.66g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.43mg 27%
Phosphorus 27mg 166mg 20%
Fats 1.2g 13.88g 20%
Choline 9.2mg 114.6mg 19%
Calcium 3mg 187mg 18%
Saturated fat 0.321g 3.43g 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.582g 5.36g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 12%
Calories 36kcal 267kcal 12%
Magnesium 4mg 56mg 12%
Iron 0.21mg 1.03mg 10%
Manganese 0.15mg 7%
Folate 5µg 32µg 7%
Potassium 105mg 309mg 6%
Copper 0.054mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.1mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.584mg 2.46mg 5%
Carbs 3.53g 18.01g 5%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.1mg 3%
Cholesterol 3mg 13mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 3.53g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 1.58g 17.36g N/A
Zinc 0.14mg 0.09mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken soup 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
6%
Chicken soup
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chicken soup
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 23732mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.109g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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 soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.