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Dashi vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Dashi and Cassava

  • Dashi has more Vitamin K, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Choline, and Vitamin B12, however, Cassava is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Dashi covers your daily Vitamin K needs 54% more than Cassava.
  • Cassava has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Cassava, raw.

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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
6
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Contains more Calcium +1068.8%
Contains more Iron +281.5%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +514.8%
Contains more Potassium +14%
Contains more Selenium +3842.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +277.8%
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 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1068.8%
Contains more Iron +281.5%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +514.8%
Contains more Potassium +14%
Contains more Selenium +3842.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +277.8%
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
8
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Contains more Vitamin A +3746.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +278.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +795.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3421.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1772.7%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
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 1% 4% 0% 69% 22% 12% 17% 7% 21% 21% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3746.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +278.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +795.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3421.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1772.7%
Contains more Folate +28.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
4
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Contains more Protein +1127.9%
Contains more Fats +4860.7%
Contains more Carbs +70.5%
Contains more Other +259.7%
Contains more Water +2494.8%
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
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +1127.9%
Contains more Fats +4860.7%
Contains more Carbs +70.5%
Contains more Other +259.7%
Contains more Water +2494.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7053.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9243.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.433 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.485 g
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7053.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9243.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi Cassava Opinion
Net carbs 64.68g 36.26g Dashi
Protein 16.7g 1.36g Dashi
Fats 13.89g 0.28g Dashi
Carbs 64.88g 38.06g Dashi
Calories 438kcal 160kcal Dashi
Sugar 14.47g 1.7g Cassava
Fiber 0.2g 1.8g Cassava
Calcium 187mg 16mg Dashi
Iron 1.03mg 0.27mg Dashi
Magnesium 56mg 21mg Dashi
Phosphorus 166mg 27mg Dashi
Potassium 309mg 271mg Dashi
Sodium 1067mg 14mg Cassava
Zinc 0.09mg 0.34mg Cassava
Copper 0mg 0.1mg Cassava
Manganese 0.384mg Cassava
Selenium 27.6µg 0.7µg Dashi
Vitamin A 500IU 13IU Dashi
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 1µg Dashi
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.19mg Dashi
Vitamin C 1.1mg 20.6mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.087mg Dashi
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.048mg Dashi
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.854mg Dashi
Vitamin B5 0.107mg Cassava
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.088mg Dashi
Folate 21µg 27µg Cassava
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Dashi
Vitamin K 66.9µg 1.9µg Dashi
Tryptophan 0.019mg Cassava
Threonine 0.028mg Cassava
Isoleucine 0.027mg Cassava
Leucine 0.039mg Cassava
Lysine 0.044mg Cassava
Methionine 0.011mg Cassava
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Cassava
Valine 0.035mg Cassava
Histidine 0.02mg Cassava
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 3.433g 0.074g Cassava
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 0.075g Dashi
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 0.048g Dashi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dashi Cassava
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
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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 Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 1053mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.359g)

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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.