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Egg Drop Soup vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between egg Drop Soup and broth

  • Broth is richer than egg Drop Soup in selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, choline, vitamin B3, magnesium, and vitamin B12.
  • Broth covers your daily sodium needs 1022% more than egg Drop Soup.
  • Egg Drop Soup is lower in saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, egg drop, Chinese restaurant 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 1.4% 2.1% 1.9% 9.8% 6.3% 2.5% 6.4% 48% 1.4% 2.2%
Broth
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 less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2571.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1304.5%
Contains more IronIron +296.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1006.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1263.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6900%
~equal in Zinc ~0.09mg

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 22% 6.7% 2.6% 3% 4.8% 4.4% 2.9% 7.2% 4.6% 3.8% 3% 5.3% 18%
Broth
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 CVitamin C +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1476.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +900%
Contains more FolateFolate +357.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +247.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 93%
Protein: 1.16 g
Fats: 0.61 g
Carbs: 4.29 g
Water: 92.87 g
Other: 1.07 g
Broth
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 +3991.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1336.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2175.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +319.8%
Contains more OtherOther +4496.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 39% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.191 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.129 g
Broth
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 -95.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2706.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3372.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Drop Soup Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 370mg 23875mg 1022%
Selenium 0.4µg 28µg 50%
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.43mg 32%
Protein 1.16g 16.66g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.129g 4.48g 29%
Phosphorus 15mg 166mg 22%
Fats 0.61g 13.88g 20%
Calcium 7mg 187mg 18%
Saturated fat 0.166g 3.43g 15%
Choline 33mg 114.6mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 2.46mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.191g 5.36g 13%
Magnesium 2mg 56mg 13%
Calories 27kcal 267kcal 12%
Vitamin B12 0.03µg 0.3µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.12mg 0.6mg 10%
Iron 0.26mg 1.03mg 10%
Potassium 22mg 309mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.1mg 7%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 1.1mg 6%
Folate 7µg 32µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.1mg 6%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.15mg 6%
Carbs 4.29g 18.01g 5%
Cholesterol 23mg 13mg 3%
Copper 0.019mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.46mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Fiber 0.4g 0g 2%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 0µg 1%
Starch 2.45g 1%
Net carbs 3.89g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 0.09g 17.36g N/A
Zinc 0.09mg 0.09mg 0%
Trans fat 0.001g N/A
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.037mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0%
Leucine 0.047mg 0%
Lysine 0.052mg 0%
Methionine 0.019mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.028mg 0%
Valine 0.037mg 0%
Histidine 0.013mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.112g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg Drop 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
7%
Egg Drop Soup
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Egg Drop Soup
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg Drop Soup
Egg Drop Soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg Drop Soup
Egg Drop Soup contains less Sodium (difference - 23505mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg Drop Soup
Egg Drop Soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.264g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg Drop Soup
Egg Drop Soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
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. Egg Drop Soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174807/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.