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Coffee vs. Dashi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between coffee and dashi

  • The amount of vitamin K, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, calcium, vitamin B3, and iron in dashi is higher than in coffee.
  • Dashi covers your daily vitamin K needs 56% more than coffee.
  • Coffee contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water 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.
Coffee
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1766.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +530.6%
Contains more IronIron +10200%
Contains more ZincZinc +350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5433.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Coffee
1
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% 0% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +465.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1188%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +66800%
Contains more FolateFolate +950%
Contains more CholineCholine +4303.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
1
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 +4221.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13816.7%
Contains more FatsFats +69350%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +374.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
1
11% 83% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35666.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +448400%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffee Dashi DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.1µg 66.9µg 56%
Selenium 0µg 27.6µg 50%
Sodium 2mg 1067mg 46%
Protein 0.12g 16.7g 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 4.485g 30%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.43mg 27%
Phosphorus 3mg 166mg 23%
Calories 1kcal 438kcal 22%
Carbs 0g 64.88g 22%
Fats 0.02g 13.89g 21%
Choline 2.6mg 114.5mg 20%
Calcium 2mg 187mg 19%
Saturated fat 0.002g 3.433g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.191mg 2.46mg 14%
Iron 0.01mg 1.03mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 5.365g 13%
Magnesium 3mg 56mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Caffeine 40mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.1mg 8%
Potassium 49mg 309mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.1mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 5%
Folate 2µg 21µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.72mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 25µg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Manganese 0.023mg 1%
Zinc 0.02mg 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 64.68g N/A
Sugar 0g 14.47g N/A
Copper 0.002mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.001mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.002mg 0%
Leucine 0.005mg 0%
Lysine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.003mg 0%
Valine 0.003mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coffee 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
3%
Coffee
39%
Dashi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
53%
Dashi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $1)
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 Cholesterol?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 1065mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.431g)

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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.