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Dashi vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between dashi and custard

  • Dashi is higher in vitamin K, selenium, choline, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, magnesium, and iron; however, custard is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Dashi's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 56% higher.
  • Dashi has 19 times more vitamin B3 than custard. While dashi has 2.46mg of vitamin B3, custard has only 0.132mg.
  • Custard has less sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk.

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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
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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 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.3%
Contains more IronIron +202.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +360%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +466.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.1%

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 0.33% 17% 1.2% 18% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33350%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +870.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +108%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +73.3%

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
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +318.5%
Contains more FatsFats +247.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +268.6%
Contains more OtherOther +132.3%
Contains more WaterWater +3093.5%

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
59% 32% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.312 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +376%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1337.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dashi Custard
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi Custard DV% diff.
Vitamin K 66.9µg 0.2µg 56%
Sodium 1067mg 84mg 43%
Selenium 27.6µg 6µg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 0.312g 28%
Protein 16.7g 3.99g 25%
Choline 114.5mg 11.8mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.22mg 16%
Calories 438kcal 122kcal 16%
Carbs 64.88g 17.6g 16%
Fats 13.89g 4g 15%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.132mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 14%
Cholesterol 13mg 51mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.365g 1.127g 11%
Magnesium 56mg 16mg 10%
Iron 1.03mg 0.34mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.52µg 9%
Vitamin D 0IU 47IU 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Saturated fat 3.433g 2.032g 6%
Calcium 187mg 139mg 5%
Phosphorus 166mg 130mg 5%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.51mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.06mg 4%
Potassium 309mg 207mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.064mg 3%
Folate 21µg 9µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.061mg 3%
Copper 0mg 0.03mg 3%
Vitamin A 25µg 52µg 3%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 64.68g 17.6g N/A
Sugar 14.47g 4.82g N/A
Manganese 0.007mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.337mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.091mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.233mg 0%
Histidine 0.092mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dashi Custard
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
19%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 983mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.401g)

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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.