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Dashi vs. Alfredo sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between dashi and alfredo sauce

  • Dashi is higher in vitamin K, selenium, and vitamin B2; however, alfredo sauce is richer in phosphorus, calcium, zinc, and vitamin E.
  • Alfredo sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 66% higher.
  • Dashi has 11 times more vitamin K than alfredo sauce. While dashi has 66.9µg of vitamin K, alfredo sauce has only 6.2µg.
  • Dashi has less sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Sauce, alfredo mix, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 140% 22% 35% 21% 41% 178% 338% 7.3% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +196.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +149.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1555.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
~equal in Iron ~0.94mg

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.
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%
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% 18% 37% 0% 39% 12% 39% 63% 31% 48% 16% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +696.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +979%
Contains more FolateFolate +425%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +116%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +26.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
15% 36% 37% 2% 10%
Protein: 15.32 g
Fats: 36.35 g
Carbs: 36.52 g
Water: 2.05 g
Other: 9.76 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.7%
Contains more WaterWater +12.2%
Contains more FatsFats +161.7%
Contains more OtherOther +337.7%
~equal in Protein ~15.32g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
37% 39% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.669 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.61 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +154.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi Alfredo sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 1067mg 2590mg 66%
Vitamin K 66.9µg 6.2µg 51%
Saturated fat 3.433g 13.18g 44%
Phosphorus 166mg 415mg 36%
Fats 13.89g 36.35g 35%
Selenium 27.6µg 9.3µg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.054mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 8.61g 28%
Calcium 187mg 467mg 28%
Vitamin B5 1.044mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 5.365g 13.669g 21%
Choline 114.5mg 21%
Cholesterol 13mg 56mg 14%
Zinc 0.09mg 1.49mg 13%
Carbs 64.88g 36.52g 9%
Copper 0mg 0.064mg 7%
Fiber 0.2g 2g 7%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 1.84mg 7%
Magnesium 56mg 32mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.156mg 5%
Calories 438kcal 535kcal 5%
Folate 21µg 4µg 4%
Vitamin A 25µg 54µg 3%
Protein 16.7g 15.32g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.134mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.38µg 3%
Potassium 309mg 254mg 2%
Manganese 0.056mg 2%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 2.07mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Iron 1.03mg 0.94mg 1%
Net carbs 64.68g 34.52g N/A
Sugar 14.47g 5.4g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dashi Alfredo sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
39%
Dashi
23%
Alfredo sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
86%
Alfredo sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dashi
Dashi contains less Sodium (difference - 1523mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.747g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.07g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Dashi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171613/nutrients
  2. Alfredo sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171603/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.