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Broth vs. Dashi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Broth and Dashi

  • Dashi is higher than Broth in Vitamin K.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for Sodium is 992% higher.
  • Dashi has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
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%
Dashi
1
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% 139% 0% 151%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~56mg
~equal in Calcium ~187mg
~equal in Potassium ~309mg
~equal in Iron ~1.03mg
~equal in Copper ~0mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.09mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~166mg
~equal in Selenium ~27.6µg

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.
Broth
2
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% 0.12% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Dashi
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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% 30% 14% 0% 25% 99% 46% 0% 23% 38% 167% 16% 62%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.43mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.46mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.3µg
~equal in Choline ~114.5mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
1
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
Dashi
4
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 OtherOther +2105.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +260.2%
~equal in Protein ~16.7g
~equal in Fats ~13.89g
~equal in Water ~2.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
1
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Dashi
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.433 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.485 g
~equal in Saturated Fat ~3.433g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~5.365g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.485g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Dashi Opinion
Calories 267kcal 438kcal Dashi
Protein 16.66g 16.7g Dashi
Fats 13.88g 13.89g Dashi
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.1mg
Net carbs 18.01g 64.68g Dashi
Carbs 18.01g 64.88g Dashi
Cholesterol 13mg 13mg
Magnesium 56mg 56mg
Calcium 187mg 187mg
Potassium 309mg 309mg
Iron 1.03mg 1.03mg
Sugar 17.36g 14.47g Dashi
Fiber 0g 0.2g Dashi
Zinc 0.09mg 0.09mg
Phosphorus 166mg 166mg
Sodium 23875mg 1067mg Dashi
Vitamin A 2IU 500IU Dashi
Vitamin A 0µg 25µg Dashi
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.72mg Dashi
Manganese 0.15mg Broth
Selenium 28µg 27.6µg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.43mg
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 2.46mg
Vitamin B5 0.6mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.3µg
Vitamin K 0µg 66.9µg Dashi
Folate 32µg 21µg Broth
Choline 114.6mg 114.5mg Broth
Saturated Fat 3.43g 3.433g Broth
Monounsaturated Fat 5.36g 5.365g Dashi
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 4.485g Dashi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth Dashi
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
28%
Broth
40%
Dashi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
53%
Dashi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dashi
Dashi contains less Sodium (difference - 22808mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.0029999999999997g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (13 mg)
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.