Dashi vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are dashi and cereal different?
- Dashi is higher in vitamin K and selenium; however, cereal is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for cereal is 516% higher.
Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +194.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1770% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +194.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +115.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +338.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3206.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +8344.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3156% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +6188% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1104.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5886% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +175.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1186.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +64.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2529.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1166.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 6.288mg | 516% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 5.986mg | 453% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 34.06mg | 413% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.43mg | 3.87mg | 265% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.46mg | 29.62mg | 170% |
| Vitamin A | 25µg | 814µg | 88% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 7.6mg | 68% |
| Vitamin K | 66.9µg | 0µg | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 38.5mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 27.6µg | 6.3µg | 39% |
| Manganese | 0.79mg | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.485g | 0.354g | 28% |
| Protein | 16.7g | 6.06g | 21% |
| Choline | 114.5mg | 21% | |
| Fats | 13.89g | 1.08g | 20% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 10mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.137mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.433g | 0.26g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.365g | 0.204g | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 13% | |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 77mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 1067mg | 795mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 19mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 64.88g | 86.85g | 7% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 105mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1.4g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 21µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 438kcal | 378kcal | 3% |
| Net carbs | 64.68g | 85.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 14.47g | 10.35g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.113mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.344mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.162mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
371%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
183%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.173g)
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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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.