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Flour vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Flour and Broth

  • Flour is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Copper, however, Broth is richer in Choline, and Calcium.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1038% higher.
  • Flour has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached 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.
Flour
Flour
6
:
4
Broth
Broth
Contains more Iron +350.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +677.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +354.7%
Contains more Selenium +21.1%
Contains more Calcium +1146.7%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.7%
Contains more Potassium +188.8%
Flour
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 174% 16% 47% 10% 1% 20% 48% 89% 185%
Broth
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 3115% 3% 0% 20% 153%
Contains more Iron +350.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +677.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +354.7%
Contains more Selenium +21.1%
Contains more Calcium +1146.7%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.7%
Contains more Potassium +188.8%

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.
Flour
Flour
5
:
6
Broth
Broth
Contains more Vitamin B1 +685%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140%
Contains more Folate +471.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Flour
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 197% 114% 111% 27% 11% 138% 0% 1%
Broth
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 36% 24% 24% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +685%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140%
Contains more Folate +471.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flour
Flour
2
:
3
Broth
Broth
Contains more Carbs +323.7%
Contains more Water +425.1%
Contains more Protein +61.3%
Contains more Fats +1316.3%
Contains more Other +10591.3%
Flour
10% 76% 12%
Protein: 10.33 g
Fats: 0.98 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 11.92 g
Other: 0.46 g
Broth
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 Carbs +323.7%
Contains more Water +425.1%
Contains more Protein +61.3%
Contains more Fats +1316.3%
Contains more Other +10591.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flour
Flour
1
:
2
Broth
Broth
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6060.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +984.7%
Flour
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.413 g
Broth
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.48 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6060.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +984.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Flour 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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flour Broth Opinion
Net carbs 73.61g 18.01g Flour
Protein 10.33g 16.66g Broth
Fats 0.98g 13.88g Broth
Carbs 76.31g 18.01g Flour
Calories 364kcal 267kcal Flour
Sugar 0.27g 17.36g Flour
Fiber 2.7g 0g Flour
Calcium 15mg 187mg Broth
Iron 4.64mg 1.03mg Flour
Magnesium 22mg 56mg Broth
Phosphorus 108mg 166mg Broth
Potassium 107mg 309mg Broth
Sodium 2mg 23875mg Flour
Zinc 0.7mg 0.09mg Flour
Copper 0.144mg 0mg Flour
Manganese 0.682mg 0.15mg Flour
Selenium 33.9µg 28µg Flour
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Broth
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.46mg Broth
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.785mg 0.1mg Flour
Vitamin B2 0.494mg 0.43mg Flour
Vitamin B3 5.904mg 2.46mg Flour
Vitamin B5 0.438mg 0.6mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.1mg Broth
Folate 183µg 32µg Flour
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Broth
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Flour
Tryptophan 0.127mg Flour
Threonine 0.281mg Flour
Isoleucine 0.357mg Flour
Leucine 0.71mg Flour
Lysine 0.228mg Flour
Methionine 0.183mg Flour
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Flour
Valine 0.415mg Flour
Histidine 0.23mg Flour
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Flour
Saturated Fat 0.155g 3.43g Flour
Monounsaturated Fat 0.087g 5.36g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 0.413g 4.48g Broth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flour Broth
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Flour
25%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Flour
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 23873mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flour
Flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flour
Flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.275g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168894/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.