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Dashi vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are dashi and crab stick different?

  • Dashi is higher in vitamin K, vitamin B2, choline, calcium, vitamin B3, and vitamin A; however, crab stick is richer in phosphorus and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for dashi is 55% higher.
  • Crab stick has less saturated fat.

Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi 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.
Dashi
5
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 31% 3.9% 7.9% 15% 11% 9% 121% 69% 1.4% 122%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1338.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +243.3%
Contains more IronIron +164.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +266.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.4%

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% 0% 3.4% 0% 7.5% 18% 12% 0% 30% 71% 1% 0% 7.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +323.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +296.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16625%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +780.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +90%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
3
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
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +119.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2919.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +332.5%
Contains more WaterWater +3146.1%
~equal in Other ~2.26g

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
34% 43% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.216 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.143 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1850.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3036.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi Crab stick DV% diff.
Vitamin K 66.9µg 0.4µg 55%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 0.143g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.08mg 27%
Sodium 1067mg 529mg 23%
Fats 13.89g 0.46g 21%
Choline 114.5mg 13mg 18%
Protein 16.7g 7.62g 18%
Calories 438kcal 95kcal 17%
Phosphorus 166mg 282mg 17%
Carbs 64.88g 15g 17%
Calcium 187mg 13mg 17%
Saturated fat 3.433g 0.216g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.365g 0.275g 13%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.62mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.57µg 11%
Selenium 27.6µg 22.3µg 10%
Iron 1.03mg 0.39mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.03mg 6%
Potassium 309mg 90mg 6%
Folate 21µg 0µg 5%
Copper 0mg 0.032mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.17mg 4%
Magnesium 56mg 43mg 3%
Vitamin A 25µg 0µg 3%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.33mg 2%
Cholesterol 13mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.13mg 2%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Fiber 0.2g 0.5g 1%
Starch 3.5g 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 64.68g 14.5g N/A
Sugar 14.47g 6.25g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.285mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.23mg 0%
Leucine 0.607mg 0%
Lysine 0.707mg 0%
Methionine 0.261mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 0.156mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.028g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dashi Crab stick
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
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dashi
Dashi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab stick
Crab stick contains less Sodium (difference - 538mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.217g)
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. Crab stick - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174203/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.