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Hamburger vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between hamburger and broth

  • Hamburger is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, copper, and vitamin B1, while broth is higher in vitamin B2 and magnesium.
  • Broth covers your daily sodium needs 1020% more than hamburger.
  • Broth is lower in cholesterol.
  • Hamburger has a higher glycemic index (66) than broth (45).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain 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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
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 IronIron +179.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +3088.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.1%

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% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
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% 0.12% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +103%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +380%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +93.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 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 CarbsCarbs +33.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1779.7%
Contains more OtherOther +2647.5%
~equal in Protein ~16.66g
~equal in Fats ~13.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 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 -32.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1078.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~5.36g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hamburger Broth
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Hamburger Broth Opinion
Calories 295kcal 267kcal Hamburger
Protein 17.08g 16.66g Hamburger
Fats 14.36g 13.88g Hamburger
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Broth
Net carbs 23.2g 18.01g Hamburger
Carbs 24.1g 18.01g Hamburger
Cholesterol 47mg 13mg Broth
Magnesium 20mg 56mg Broth
Calcium 102mg 187mg Broth
Potassium 226mg 309mg Broth
Iron 2.88mg 1.03mg Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g 17.36g Hamburger
Fiber 0.9g 0g Hamburger
Copper 0.091mg 0mg Hamburger
Zinc 2.87mg 0.09mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 136mg 166mg Broth
Sodium 414mg 23875mg Hamburger
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Broth
Vitamin E 0.46mg Broth
Manganese 0.217mg 0.15mg Hamburger
Selenium 28µg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.1mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.43mg Broth
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 2.46mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.6mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.1mg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0.3µg Hamburger
Folate 56µg 32µg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.814g Broth
Choline 114.6mg Broth
Saturated Fat 5.096g 3.43g Broth
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 5.36g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 4.48g Broth
Tryptophan 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hamburger 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
38%
Hamburger
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 23461mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.666g)
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.
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. 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.