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White bread vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are white bread and broth different?

  • White bread is higher in vitamin B1, iron, folate, manganese, and vitamin B3; however, broth is richer in choline, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 1017% higher.
  • White bread contains 5 times more vitamin B1 than broth. While white bread contains 0.533mg of vitamin B1, broth contains only 0.1mg.
  • White bread has less saturated fat.
  • Broth has a lower glycemic index (45) than white bread (73).

Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry are the varieties used in this article.

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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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
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 +250.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +722.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +257.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +143.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.3%

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 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +433%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +246.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +684.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 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 CarbsCarbs +174.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1504.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.2%
Contains more FatsFats +316.8%
Contains more OtherOther +2383.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +794.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +179.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
White bread 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 White bread Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 490mg 23875mg 1017%
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.1mg 36%
Iron 3.61mg 1.03mg 32%
Folate 111µg 32µg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 4.48g 19%
Choline 14.6mg 114.6mg 18%
Manganese 0.536mg 0.15mg 17%
Fats 3.33g 13.88g 16%
Protein 8.85g 16.66g 16%
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 2.46mg 15%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.43mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Saturated fat 0.698g 3.43g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.599g 5.36g 12%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Selenium 22µg 28µg 11%
Copper 0.101mg 0mg 11%
Phosphorus 98mg 166mg 10%
Carbs 49.42g 18.01g 10%
Magnesium 23mg 56mg 8%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.09mg 6%
Potassium 126mg 309mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Calcium 144mg 187mg 4%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.46mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Calories 266kcal 267kcal 0%
Net carbs 46.72g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 5.67g 17.36g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White bread 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
33%
White bread
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White bread
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White bread
White bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White bread
White bread contains less Sodium (difference - 23385mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.732g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.