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Dashi vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between dashi and dulce de Leche?

  • Dashi is richer in vitamin K, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, magnesium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6, yet dulce de Leche is richer in calcium and zinc.
  • Dashi's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 55% higher.
  • Dashi has 12 times more vitamin B3 than dulce de Leche. Dashi has 2.46mg of vitamin B3, while dulce de Leche has 0.21mg.
  • Dulce de Leche contains less sodium.

We used Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Dulce de Leche types in this comparison.

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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 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +154.5%
Contains more IronIron +505.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +922.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +777.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.9%

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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +260%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1071.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5046.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +90.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +196%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.405mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.31µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
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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
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +144.2%
Contains more FatsFats +89%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.2%
Contains more OtherOther +27.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1148.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.433 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.485 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +150.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1096%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Vitamin K 66.9µg 1.3µg 55%
Selenium 27.6µg 2.7µg 45%
Sodium 1067mg 129mg 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 0.375g 27%
Protein 16.7g 6.84g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.21mg 14%
Iron 1.03mg 0.17mg 11%
Fats 13.89g 7.35g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 5.365g 2.143g 8%
Magnesium 56mg 22mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.016mg 7%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.79mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.016mg 6%
Calories 438kcal 315kcal 6%
Calcium 187mg 251mg 6%
Saturated fat 3.433g 4.534g 5%
Choline 114.5mg 89.1mg 5%
Vitamin A 25µg 74µg 5%
Cholesterol 13mg 29mg 5%
Phosphorus 166mg 193mg 4%
Carbs 64.88g 55.35g 3%
Folate 21µg 11µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.2mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.405mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 2.6mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Potassium 309mg 350mg 1%
Net carbs 64.68g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 14.47g 49.74g N/A
Copper 0mg 0.004mg 0%
Manganese 0.002mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.31µg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dashi Dulce de Leche
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
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 938mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.101g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.
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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.