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Water vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between water and broth

  • Broth has more phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, and manganese than water.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1038% more.
  • Water contains less sodium.
  • Broth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of broth is 45, while the glycemic index of water is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, water, tap, well 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.
Water
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.27% 0% 0.65% 0% 0%
Broth
8
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 less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +5500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%

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.
Water
0
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Broth
10
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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water
1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 g
Broth
4
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 WaterWater +4300.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +49080%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 5mg 23875mg 1038%
Selenium 28µg 51%
Protein 0g 16.66g 33%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 30%
Phosphorus 0mg 166mg 24%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Fats 0g 13.88g 21%
Calcium 3mg 187mg 18%
Saturated fat 3.43g 16%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 15%
Calories 0kcal 267kcal 13%
Magnesium 1mg 56mg 13%
Iron 0mg 1.03mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 12%
Potassium 0mg 309mg 9%
Folate 32µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 8%
Manganese 0mg 0.15mg 7%
Carbs 0g 18.01g 6%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Copper 0.016mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 17.36g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Water 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
0%
Water
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Water
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water
Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 23870mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Water
Water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water
Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.