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Dashi vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between dashi and broth

  • Dashi is higher than broth in vitamin K.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 992% higher.
  • Dashi has less sugar.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, 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
1
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%
Broth
1
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% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~56mg
~equal in Calcium ~187mg
~equal in Potassium ~309mg
~equal in Iron ~1.03mg
~equal in Copper ~0mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.09mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~166mg
~equal in Selenium ~28µg

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
3
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%
Broth
2
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% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +52.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.43mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.46mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.3µg
~equal in Choline ~114.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
4
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
Broth
1
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +260.2%
Contains more OtherOther +2105.4%
~equal in Protein ~16.66g
~equal in Fats ~13.88g
~equal in Water ~2.27g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Broth
1
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.43g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.36g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.48g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 1067mg 23875mg 992%
Vitamin K 66.9µg 0µg 56%
Carbs 64.88g 18.01g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 12%
Calories 438kcal 267kcal 9%
Manganese 0.15mg 7%
Folate 21µg 32µg 3%
Vitamin A 25µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.46mg 2%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Selenium 27.6µg 28µg 1%
Protein 16.7g 16.66g 0%
Fats 13.89g 13.88g 0%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.1mg 0%
Net carbs 64.68g 18.01g N/A
Cholesterol 13mg 13mg 0%
Magnesium 56mg 56mg 0%
Calcium 187mg 187mg 0%
Potassium 309mg 309mg 0%
Iron 1.03mg 1.03mg 0%
Sugar 14.47g 17.36g N/A
Zinc 0.09mg 0.09mg 0%
Phosphorus 166mg 166mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.43mg 0%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 2.46mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.3µg 0%
Choline 114.5mg 114.6mg 0%
Saturated fat 3.433g 3.43g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 5.365g 5.36g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 4.48g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dashi Broth
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
39%
Dashi
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dashi
Dashi contains less Sodium (difference - 22808mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.0029999999999997g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (13 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.