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Spread vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between spread and broth

  • Spread has more vitamin B12 and copper, while broth has more selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and choline.
  • Broth covers your daily need for sodium, 994% more than spread.
  • The amount of saturated fat in broth is lower.
  • Spread has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of spread is 0, while the glycemic index of broth is 45.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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.
Spread
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.6% 9.7% 30% 43% 28% 25% 132% 3.4% 53%
Broth
7
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 CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1033.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1458.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +180.9%
Contains more IronIron +30.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +181.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +476.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.7%

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.
Spread
7
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% 8.7% 35% 9% 43% 31% 32% 26% 28% 140% 4% 1.5% 34%
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 +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
Contains more CholineCholine +83.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
2
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 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 FatsFats +24.9%
Contains more WaterWater +2555.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +117.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1669.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
1
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.565 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +74.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 1013mg 23875mg 994%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.3µg 34%
Selenium 9.7µg 28µg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.43mg 23%
Protein 7.66g 16.66g 18%
Calcium 12mg 187mg 18%
Phosphorus 59mg 166mg 15%
Copper 0.13mg 0mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 4.48g 13%
Saturated fat 5.977g 3.43g 12%
Magnesium 8mg 56mg 11%
Choline 62.3mg 114.6mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.74mg 0.46mg 9%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.09mg 8%
Folate 2µg 32µg 8%
Cholesterol 38mg 13mg 8%
Potassium 110mg 309mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 7.584g 5.36g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.1mg 6%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.15mg 5%
Fats 17.34g 13.88g 5%
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 2.46mg 5%
Iron 0.79mg 1.03mg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin A 26µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.6mg 3%
Calories 235kcal 267kcal 2%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.1mg 2%
Carbs 11.94g 18.01g 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 11.74g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 0g 17.36g N/A
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.334mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0%
Leucine 0.6mg 0%
Lysine 0.663mg 0%
Methionine 0.196mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 0%
Valine 0.356mg 0%
Histidine 0.279mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread Broth
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
Spread
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 22862mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.547g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.