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Chicken soup vs. Dashi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chicken soup and dashi

  • The amount of vitamin K, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, calcium, vitamin B12, and magnesium in dashi is higher than in chicken soup.
  • Dashi covers your daily need for vitamin K, 56% more than chicken soup.
  • The amount of sodium in chicken soup is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 0.9% 9.3% 7.9% 18% 3.8% 12% 19% 0% 12%
Dashi
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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% 139% 0% 151%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +194.3%
Contains more IronIron +390.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +514.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1154.5%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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.
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 0.67% 0.33% 0.6% 0% 8.8% 20% 30% 0% 14% 0% 0.5% 3.8% 5%
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% 8.3% 14% 0% 25% 99% 46% 0% 23% 38% 167% 16% 62%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +405.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33350%
Contains more FolateFolate +320%
Contains more CholineCholine +1144.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 g
Dashi
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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 WaterWater +3906.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +562.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1057.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1738%
Contains more OtherOther +271.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 52% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.321 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.213 g
Dashi
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.433 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.485 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +821.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2005.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken soup Dashi DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.2µg 66.9µg 56%
Selenium 2.2µg 27.6µg 46%
Sodium 143mg 1067mg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 4.485g 28%
Protein 2.52g 16.7g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.43mg 27%
Calories 36kcal 438kcal 20%
Phosphorus 27mg 166mg 20%
Carbs 3.53g 64.88g 20%
Fats 1.2g 13.89g 20%
Choline 9.2mg 114.5mg 19%
Calcium 3mg 187mg 18%
Saturated fat 0.321g 3.433g 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.582g 5.365g 12%
Magnesium 4mg 56mg 12%
Iron 0.21mg 1.03mg 10%
Copper 0.054mg 0mg 6%
Potassium 105mg 309mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.72mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.1mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.584mg 2.46mg 5%
Folate 5µg 21µg 4%
Cholesterol 3mg 13mg 3%
Vitamin A 1µg 25µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.1mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Net carbs 3.53g 64.68g N/A
Sugar 1.58g 14.47g N/A
Zinc 0.14mg 0.09mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken soup 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
6%
Chicken soup
39%
Dashi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chicken soup
53%
Dashi

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Dashi
Dashi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dashi
Dashi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 924mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.112g)
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. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.