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Dough vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are dough and broth different?

  • Dough is higher in vitamin B1, iron, folate, manganese, copper, and vitamin B3; however, broth is richer in choline and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 1012% higher.
  • Dough has less saturated fat.
  • Broth has a lower glycemic index (45) than dough (70).

Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Dough
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 16% 10% 147% 51% 28% 45% 79% 75% 156%
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%
Contains more IronIron +279.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1055.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +284.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +259.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +164.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.1%
~equal in Selenium ~28µg

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.
Dough
4
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% 4.2% 0% 178% 99% 90% 27% 25% 0% 1.8% 92% 4.4%
Broth
5
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 B1Vitamin B1 +610%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +284.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +119%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1332.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.43mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
2
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Broth
3
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 CarbsCarbs +188.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1353.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +55%
Contains more FatsFats +473.6%
Contains more OtherOther +2422.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
1
30% 21% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.855 g
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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1380.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +424%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dough Broth
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 Dough Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 602mg 23875mg 1012%
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.1mg 51%
Iron 3.91mg 1.03mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 4.48g 24%
Folate 123µg 32µg 23%
Manganese 0.577mg 0.15mg 19%
Choline 8mg 114.6mg 19%
Starch 44.23g 18%
Fats 2.42g 13.88g 18%
Copper 0.152mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 2.46mg 15%
Calcium 52mg 187mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Saturated fat 0.529g 3.43g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.362g 5.36g 12%
Protein 10.75g 16.66g 12%
Carbs 51.88g 18.01g 11%
Zinc 1.04mg 0.09mg 9%
Phosphorus 105mg 166mg 9%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Potassium 117mg 309mg 6%
Magnesium 32mg 56mg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0.6mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.46mg 2%
Fructose 0.51g 1%
Selenium 28.6µg 28µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0µg 1%
Calories 272kcal 267kcal 0%
Net carbs 49.68g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 4.62g 17.36g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.43mg 0%
Trans fat 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dough 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
40%
Dough
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dough
Dough contains less Sodium (difference - 23273mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.901g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.