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Oyster sauce vs. Dashi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Oyster sauce and Dashi?

  • Oyster sauce is higher in Copper, yet Dashi is higher in Vitamin K, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Choline, Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Oyster sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 72% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Dashi is lower.

We used Sauce, oyster, ready-to-serve and Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry types 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.
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Calcium +484.4%
Contains more Iron +472.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +654.5%
Contains more Potassium +472.2%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Contains more Selenium +527.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.09
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 7% 3% 10% 5% 357% 3% 49% 7% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 140% 3% 0% 0% 151%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Calcium +484.4%
Contains more Iron +472.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +654.5%
Contains more Potassium +472.2%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Contains more Selenium +527.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.09

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 B12 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 1% 3% 29% 28% 1% 4% 12% 52% 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 B12 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +3378.3%
Contains more Other +235.4%
Contains more Protein +1137%
Contains more Fats +5456%
Contains more Carbs +494.1%
11% 80% 7%
Protein: 1.35 g
Fats: 0.25 g
Carbs: 10.92 g
Water: 80 g
Other: 7.48 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 +3378.3%
Contains more Other +235.4%
Contains more Protein +1137%
Contains more Fats +5456%
Contains more Carbs +494.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7249.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6695.5%
24% 40% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.073 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.066 g
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.433 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.485 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7249.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6695.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oyster sauce Dashi
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Oyster sauce Dashi Opinion
Net carbs 10.62g 64.68g Dashi
Protein 1.35g 16.7g Dashi
Fats 0.25g 13.89g Dashi
Carbs 10.92g 64.88g Dashi
Calories 51kcal 438kcal Dashi
Sugar 0g 14.47g Oyster sauce
Fiber 0.3g 0.2g Oyster sauce
Calcium 32mg 187mg Dashi
Iron 0.18mg 1.03mg Dashi
Magnesium 4mg 56mg Dashi
Phosphorus 22mg 166mg Dashi
Potassium 54mg 309mg Dashi
Sodium 2733mg 1067mg Dashi
Zinc 0.09mg 0.09mg
Copper 0.147mg 0mg Oyster sauce
Manganese 0.053mg Oyster sauce
Selenium 4.4µg 27.6µg Dashi
Vitamin A 0IU 500IU Dashi
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 25µg Dashi
Vitamin E 0mg 0.72mg Dashi
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.1mg Dashi
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.1mg Dashi
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.43mg Dashi
Vitamin B3 1.474mg 2.46mg Dashi
Vitamin B5 0.016mg Oyster sauce
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.1mg Dashi
Folate 15µg 21µg Dashi
Vitamin B12 0.41µg 0.3µg Oyster sauce
Vitamin K 0µg 66.9µg Dashi
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Oyster sauce
Saturated Fat 0.043g 3.433g Oyster sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Oyster sauce
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Oyster sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.073g 5.365g Dashi
Polyunsaturated fat 0.066g 4.485g Dashi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oyster sauce 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
11%
Oyster sauce
38%
Dashi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Oyster sauce
53%
Dashi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oyster sauce
Oyster sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oyster sauce
Oyster sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oyster sauce
Oyster sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dashi
Dashi contains less Sodium (difference - 1666mg)
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. Oyster sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174529/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.