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Fast food vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fast food and Broth?

  • Fast food is higher in Iron, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Copper, yet Broth is higher in Choline, Selenium, and Calcium.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1024% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fast food is lower.

We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Fast food
Fast food
5
:
5
Broth
Broth
Contains more Iron +197.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +2700%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +138%
Contains more Calcium +201.6%
Contains more Magnesium +107.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.9%
Contains more Potassium +56.9%
Contains more Selenium +37.9%
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Broth
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 3115% 3% 0% 20% 153%
Contains more Iron +197.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +2700%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +138%
Contains more Calcium +201.6%
Contains more Magnesium +107.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.9%
Contains more Potassium +56.9%
Contains more Selenium +37.9%

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.
Fast food
Fast food
8
:
4
Broth
Broth
Contains more Vitamin A +2450%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +217%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Broth
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 36% 24% 24% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2450%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +217%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
2
:
3
Broth
Broth
Contains more Carbs +74.9%
Contains more Water +1593.8%
Contains more Fats +15.6%
Contains more Other +3135.5%
Equal in Protein - 16.66
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Broth
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 Carbs +74.9%
Contains more Water +1593.8%
Contains more Fats +15.6%
Contains more Other +3135.5%
Equal in Protein - 16.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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3
Broth
Broth
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.7%
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Broth
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.48 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Broth Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 18.01g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 16.66g Broth
Fats 12.01g 13.88g Broth
Carbs 31.5g 18.01g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 267kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 17.36g Fast food
Fiber 1.7g 0g Fast food
Calcium 62mg 187mg Broth
Iron 3.06mg 1.03mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 56mg Broth
Phosphorus 134mg 166mg Broth
Potassium 197mg 309mg Broth
Sodium 331mg 23875mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 0.09mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0mg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.15mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 28µg Broth
Vitamin A 51IU 2IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.46mg Broth
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.1mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.43mg Broth
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 2.46mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.6mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.1mg Fast food
Folate 80µg 32µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.3µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 13mg Broth
Trans Fat 0.514g Broth
Saturated Fat 4.493g 3.43g Broth
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 5.36g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 4.48g Broth
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food Broth
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Fast food
25%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 23544mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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.

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.