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Indian masala vs. Dashi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Indian masala and Dashi

  • Indian masala has more Fiber, while Dashi has more Calcium.
  • Dashi covers your daily need of Sodium 42% more than Indian masala.
  • Indian masala contains 13 times more Fiber than Dashi. While Indian masala contains 2.6g of Fiber, Dashi contains only 0.2g.
  • The amount of Sugar in Indian masala is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison SMART SOUP, Indian Bean Masala and Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, 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.
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Equal in Iron - 1.03
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 38% 0% 0% 0% 12% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 140% 3% 0% 0% 151%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Equal in Iron - 1.03

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.
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Dashi
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +3565.2%
Contains more Protein +406.1%
Contains more Fats +1478.4%
Contains more Carbs +517.9%
Contains more Other +118.6%
3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 10.5 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 1.02 g
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
Contains more Water +3565.2%
Contains more Protein +406.1%
Contains more Fats +1478.4%
Contains more Carbs +517.9%
Contains more Other +118.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.433 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.485 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Indian masala Dashi Opinion
Net carbs 7.9g 64.68g Dashi
Protein 3.3g 16.7g Dashi
Fats 0.88g 13.89g Dashi
Carbs 10.5g 64.88g Dashi
Calories 57kcal 438kcal Dashi
Sugar 2.3g 14.47g Indian masala
Fiber 2.6g 0.2g Indian masala
Calcium 22mg 187mg Dashi
Iron 1mg 1.03mg Dashi
Magnesium 56mg Dashi
Phosphorus 166mg Dashi
Potassium 309mg Dashi
Sodium 92mg 1067mg Indian masala
Zinc 0.09mg Dashi
Selenium 27.6µg Dashi
Vitamin A 500IU Dashi
Vitamin A RAE 25µg Dashi
Vitamin E 0.72mg Dashi
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Dashi
Vitamin B1 0.1mg Dashi
Vitamin B2 0.43mg Dashi
Vitamin B3 2.46mg Dashi
Vitamin B6 0.1mg Dashi
Folate 21µg Dashi
Vitamin B12 0.3µg Dashi
Vitamin K 66.9µg Dashi
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Indian masala
Saturated Fat 0.18g 3.433g Indian masala
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g Dashi
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g Dashi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Indian masala Dashi
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
0%
Indian masala
38%
Dashi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Indian masala
53%
Dashi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Indian masala
Indian masala is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Indian masala
Indian masala contains less Sodium (difference - 975mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Indian masala
Indian masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Indian masala
Indian masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.253g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dashi
Dashi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dashi
Dashi is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Indian masala - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171181/nutrients
  2. Dashi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171613/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.