Spaghetti sauce vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between spaghetti sauce and broth
- Spaghetti sauce has more vitamin A, while broth has more vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
- Broth covers your daily need for sodium, 1012% more than spaghetti sauce.
- Spaghetti sauce contains 168 times more vitamin A than broth. While spaghetti sauce contains 335IU of vitamin A, broth contains only 2IU.
- The amount of saturated fat in spaghetti sauce is lower.
- Spaghetti sauce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of spaghetti sauce is 31, while the glycemic index of broth is 45.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, spaghetti sauce, meatless, canned 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.
Contains more ZincZinc | +133.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.5% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +330.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +835% |
Contains more IronIron | +14.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +564% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +254.5% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +258.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +237% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
8.7 g
Water:
87.1 g
Other:
2.1 g
Protein:
16.66 g
Fats:
13.88 g
Carbs:
18.01 g
Water:
2.27 g
Other:
49.18 g
Contains more WaterWater | +3737% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1288.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1442.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +107% |
Contains more OtherOther | +2241.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.162 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.51 g
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 | -95.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2452.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +778.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Sodium | 590mg | 23875mg | 1012% |
Selenium | 28µg | 51% | |
Protein | 1.2g | 16.66g | 31% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.51g | 4.48g | 26% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.43mg | 24% |
Choline | 114.6mg | 21% | |
Fats | 0.9g | 13.88g | 20% |
Phosphorus | 25mg | 166mg | 20% |
Calcium | 20mg | 187mg | 17% |
Saturated fat | 0.162g | 3.43g | 15% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.21g | 5.36g | 13% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 12% | |
Calories | 48kcal | 267kcal | 11% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.73mg | 2.46mg | 11% |
Magnesium | 13mg | 56mg | 10% |
Folate | 32µg | 8% | |
Manganese | 0.15mg | 7% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 13mg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
Carbs | 8.7g | 18.01g | 3% |
Vitamin C | 3.9mg | 1.1mg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
Vitamin A | 17µg | 0µg | 2% |
Iron | 0.9mg | 1.03mg | 2% |
Fructose | 1.8g | 2% | |
Zinc | 0.21mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
Potassium | 292mg | 309mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 8.7g | 18.01g | N/A |
Sugar | 4.7g | 17.36g | N/A |
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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
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28%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%

352%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Spaghetti sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Spaghetti sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Spaghetti sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 23285mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Spaghetti sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.268g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Spaghetti sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)