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Dashi vs. Cheese sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Dashi and Cheese sauce

  • Dashi is higher in Iron, however, Cheese sauce is richer in Folate, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12.
  • Cheese sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 93% higher.
  • Dashi has 2 times more Iron than Cheese sauce. While Dashi has 1.03mg of Iron, Cheese sauce has only 0.5mg.
  • Dashi has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Sauce, cheese sauce mix, 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.
Dashi
Dashi
4
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6
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
Contains more Iron +106%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.5%
Contains more Potassium +38.5%
Contains more Zinc +1133.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 204
Dashi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 140% 3% 0% 0% 151%
Cheese sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 19% 26% 122% 38% 418% 31% 29% 7% 0%
Contains more Iron +106%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.5%
Contains more Potassium +38.5%
Contains more Zinc +1133.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 204

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.
Dashi
Dashi
6
:
6
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
Contains more Vitamin A +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82%
Contains more Folate +538.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.399
Dashi
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 15% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 0% 24% 16% 38% 168%
Cheese sauce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 0% 0% 3% 53% 157% 45% 90% 42% 101% 58% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82%
Contains more Folate +538.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.399

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
Dashi
2
:
3
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
Contains more Protein +117.4%
Contains more Fats +32%
Contains more Water +64.3%
Contains more Other +334.5%
Equal in Carbs - 60.52
Dashi
17% 14% 65% 2% 2%
Protein: 16.7 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 64.88 g
Water: 2.3 g
Other: 2.23 g
Cheese sauce
8% 18% 61% 4% 10%
Protein: 7.68 g
Fats: 18.33 g
Carbs: 60.52 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 9.69 g
Contains more Protein +117.4%
Contains more Fats +32%
Contains more Water +64.3%
Contains more Other +334.5%
Equal in Carbs - 60.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
Dashi
2
:
1
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +356.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28%
Dashi
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.433 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.485 g
Cheese sauce
52% 42% 6%
Saturated Fat: 8.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.868 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.983 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +356.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi Cheese sauce Opinion
Net carbs 64.68g 59.52g Dashi
Protein 16.7g 7.68g Dashi
Fats 13.89g 18.33g Cheese sauce
Carbs 64.88g 60.52g Dashi
Calories 438kcal 438kcal
Sugar 14.47g 10.26g Cheese sauce
Fiber 0.2g 1g Cheese sauce
Calcium 187mg 204mg Cheese sauce
Iron 1.03mg 0.5mg Dashi
Magnesium 56mg 36mg Dashi
Phosphorus 166mg 283mg Cheese sauce
Potassium 309mg 428mg Cheese sauce
Sodium 1067mg 3202mg Dashi
Zinc 0.09mg 1.11mg Cheese sauce
Copper 0mg 0.085mg Cheese sauce
Manganese 0.052mg Cheese sauce
Selenium 27.6µg Dashi
Vitamin A 500IU 202IU Dashi
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 56µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin E 0.72mg Dashi
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.9mg Dashi
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.211mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.678mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 2.399mg Dashi
Vitamin B5 1.499mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.182mg Cheese sauce
Folate 21µg 134µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.46µg Cheese sauce
Vitamin K 66.9µg Dashi
Cholesterol 13mg 23mg Dashi
Saturated Fat 3.433g 8.44g Dashi
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 6.868g Cheese sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 0.983g Dashi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dashi Cheese sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
38%
Dashi
47%
Cheese sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
75%
Cheese sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dashi
Dashi contains less Sodium (difference - 2135mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.007g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.21g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Dashi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171613/nutrients
  2. Cheese sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171584/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.