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Ramen noodle soup vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between ramen noodle soup and broth

  • Ramen noodle soup has more iron, vitamin B1, folate, manganese, vitamin B3, and copper, while broth has more choline and calcium.
  • Broth covers your daily need for sodium, 957% more than ramen noodle soup.
  • The amount of saturated fat in broth is lower.
  • Broth has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of broth is 45, while the glycemic index of ramen noodle soup is 62.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, ramen noodle, any flavor, dry 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 18% 6.3% 16% 154% 42% 16% 49% 242% 82% 126%
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 +299%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +566.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +320%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +124%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +790.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.2%

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 1% 0.33% 49% 0% 112% 59% 101% 26% 8.8% 31% 22% 87% 3%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +430.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +348%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +119.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +1983.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 18% 60% 7% 5%
Protein: 10.17 g
Fats: 17.59 g
Carbs: 60.26 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 5.46 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 FatsFats +26.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +234.6%
Contains more WaterWater +187.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.8%
Contains more OtherOther +800.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 37% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.117 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +103.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ramen noodle soup 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 Ramen noodle soup Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 1855mg 23875mg 957%
Iron 4.11mg 1.03mg 39%
Vitamin B1 0.448mg 0.1mg 29%
Starch 55.97g 23%
Folate 116µg 32µg 21%
Manganese 0.63mg 0.15mg 21%
Saturated fat 8.117g 3.43g 21%
Choline 5.5mg 114.6mg 20%
Vitamin B3 5.401mg 2.46mg 18%
Calcium 21mg 187mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 4.48g 15%
Carbs 60.26g 18.01g 14%
Copper 0.126mg 0mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.46mg 13%
Protein 10.17g 16.66g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 0.43mg 13%
Fiber 2.9g 0g 12%
Selenium 23.1µg 28µg 9%
Calories 440kcal 267kcal 9%
Magnesium 25mg 56mg 7%
Vitamin K 8.9µg 0µg 7%
Phosphorus 115mg 166mg 7%
Fats 17.59g 13.88g 6%
Zinc 0.6mg 0.09mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.1mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Potassium 181mg 309mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.438mg 0.6mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 6.156g 5.36g 2%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 57.36g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 1.98g 17.36g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.056g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.076g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ramen noodle 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
39%
Ramen noodle soup
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Ramen noodle soup
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup contains less Sodium (difference - 22020mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.687g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Ramen noodle soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171177/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.