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Dashi vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Dashi and Amaranth grain

  • Dashi has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, while Amaranth grain has more Copper, Iron, Fiber, and Zinc.
  • Dashi covers your daily need of Sodium 46% more than Amaranth grain.
  • Dashi contains 20 times more Vitamin B2 than Amaranth grain. While Dashi contains 0.43mg of Vitamin B2, Amaranth grain contains only 0.022mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Amaranth grain is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Amaranth grain, cooked.

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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 Calcium +297.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.2%
Contains more Potassium +128.9%
Contains more Selenium +401.8%
Contains more Iron +103.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +855.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 140% 3% 0% 0% 151%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Calcium +297.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.2%
Contains more Potassium +128.9%
Contains more Selenium +401.8%
Contains more Iron +103.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +855.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +278.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +946.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13%
Equal in Folate - 22
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 15% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 0% 24% 16% 38% 168%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +278.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +946.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13%
Equal in Folate - 22

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +339.5%
Contains more Fats +779.1%
Contains more Carbs +247.1%
Contains more Other +189.6%
Contains more Water +3167.8%
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
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +339.5%
Contains more Fats +779.1%
Contains more Carbs +247.1%
Contains more Other +189.6%
Contains more Water +3167.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 64.68g 16.59g Dashi
Protein 16.7g 3.8g Dashi
Fats 13.89g 1.58g Dashi
Carbs 64.88g 18.69g Dashi
Calories 438kcal 102kcal Dashi
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 14.47g Amaranth grain
Fiber 0.2g 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 187mg 47mg Dashi
Iron 1.03mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 56mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 166mg 148mg Dashi
Potassium 309mg 135mg Dashi
Sodium 1067mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.09mg 0.86mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 27.6µg 5.5µg Dashi
Vitamin A 500IU Dashi
Vitamin A RAE 25µg Dashi
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.19mg Dashi
Vitamin C 1.1mg Dashi
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.015mg Dashi
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.022mg Dashi
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.235mg Dashi
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.113mg Amaranth grain
Folate 21µg 22µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B12 0.3µg Dashi
Vitamin K 66.9µg Dashi
Cholesterol 13mg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 3.433g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g Dashi
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g Dashi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dashi Amaranth grain
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
38%
Dashi
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dashi
Dashi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 1061mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.433g)
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.

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. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.