Chocolate vs. Dashi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chocolate and dashi
- Chocolate has more copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, and zinc, while dashi has more vitamin K, selenium, and vitamin B2.
- Chocolate covers your daily need for copper, 114% more than dashi.
- Chocolate contains 35 times more fiber than dashi. While chocolate contains 7g of fiber, dashi contains only 0.2g.
- The amount of saturated fat in dashi is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +160.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +80.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +678.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +233.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +820% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +760% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +239.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +138.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +725.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +125.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +242.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +137.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.2% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +77.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +310.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0mg | 114% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 1.03mg | 87% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 3.433g | 69% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 62% | |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 66.9µg | 49% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 27.6µg | 45% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 1067mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.43mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 7g | 0.2g | 27% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 13.89g | 27% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 16.7g | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 4.485g | 23% |
| Choline | 114.5mg | 21% | |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 56mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.09mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 187mg | 13% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 2.46mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 5.365g | 10% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 309mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 166mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Folate | 21µg | 5% | |
| Calories | 546kcal | 438kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0.3µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 25µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.72mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 64.88g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 64.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 14.47g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dashi is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dashi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.086g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dashi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1043mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals