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Garlic vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between garlic and broth

  • Garlic has more vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin C, and copper; however, broth is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, choline, and vitamin B12.
  • Broth covers your daily sodium needs 1037% more than garlic.
  • Garlic has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of broth is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Garlic, raw 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.
Garlic
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 54% 35% 64% 100% 32% 66% 2.2% 218% 77%
Broth
2
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 PotassiumPotassium +29.8%
Contains more IronIron +65%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1188.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1014.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +124%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.2%
~equal in Calcium ~187mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~166mg

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.
Garlic
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 104% 0% 1.6% 0% 50% 25% 13% 36% 285% 0% 4.3% 2.3% 13%
Broth
6
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 +2736.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1135%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +475%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +966.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +394%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garlic
2
6% 33% 59%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 33.06 g
Water: 58.58 g
Other: 1.5 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 +83.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2480.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +161.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2676%
Contains more OtherOther +3178.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garlic
1
26% 3% 71%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.089 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.249 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 -97.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +48627.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1699.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Garlic 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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garlic Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 17mg 23875mg 1037%
Vitamin B6 1.235mg 0.1mg 87%
Manganese 1.672mg 0.15mg 66%
Vitamin C 31.2mg 1.1mg 33%
Copper 0.299mg 0mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.249g 4.48g 28%
Selenium 14.2µg 28µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.43mg 25%
Protein 6.36g 16.66g 21%
Fats 0.5g 13.88g 21%
Choline 23.2mg 114.6mg 17%
Saturated fat 0.089g 3.43g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 5.36g 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 2.46mg 11%
Zinc 1.16mg 0.09mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.1mg 8%
Fiber 2.1g 0g 8%
Iron 1.7mg 1.03mg 8%
Folate 3µg 32µg 7%
Magnesium 25mg 56mg 7%
Calories 149kcal 267kcal 6%
Carbs 33.06g 18.01g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.46mg 3%
Potassium 401mg 309mg 3%
Phosphorus 153mg 166mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 181mg 187mg 1%
Net carbs 30.96g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 1g 17.36g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.596mg 0.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.157mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.217mg 0%
Leucine 0.308mg 0%
Lysine 0.273mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.183mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.113mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Garlic 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
41%
Garlic
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Garlic
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic
Garlic contains less Sodium (difference - 23858mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.341g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Garlic - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169230/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.