Broth vs. Ramen noodle soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between broth and ramen noodle soup
- Broth has more choline, calcium, and protein, while ramen noodle soup has more iron, vitamin B1, folate, manganese, and vitamin B3.
- Broth covers your daily need for sodium 957% more than ramen noodle soup.
- Broth contains 21 times more choline than ramen noodle soup. While broth contains 114.6mg of choline, ramen noodle soup contains only 5.5mg.
- The amount of sodium in ramen noodle soup is lower.
- Broth has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of broth is 45, while the glycemic index of ramen noodle soup is 62.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Soup, ramen noodle, any flavor, dry.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +124% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +790.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +299% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +566.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +320% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +163.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +430.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +348% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +119.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +262.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Sodium | 23875mg | 1855mg | 957% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 4.11mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.448mg | 29% |
| Starch | 55.97g | 23% | |
| Manganese | 0.15mg | 0.63mg | 21% |
| Folate | 32µg | 116µg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 3.43g | 8.117g | 21% |
| Choline | 114.6mg | 5.5mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.46mg | 5.401mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 21mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.48g | 2.198g | 15% |
| Carbs | 18.01g | 60.26g | 14% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.126mg | 14% |
| Protein | 16.66g | 10.17g | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 2.44mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.43mg | 0.255mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.9g | 12% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 2.076g | 12% | |
| Calories | 267kcal | 440kcal | 9% |
| Selenium | 28µg | 23.1µg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 25mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 115mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 8.9µg | 7% |
| Fats | 13.88g | 17.59g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.6mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.038mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 181mg | 4% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.056g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.438mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.25µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.36g | 6.156g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 6.2g | 2.3g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 160kcal | 433kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 37g | 23g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 2.9 | 1 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 18.01g | 57.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.36g | 1.98g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.002g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.66 g
Fats:
13.88 g
Carbs:
18.01 g
Water:
2.27 g
Other:
49.18 g
Protein:
10.17 g
Fats:
17.59 g
Carbs:
60.26 g
Water:
6.52 g
Other:
5.46 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +234.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +187.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.48 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.117 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.198 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +103.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14.9% |
