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Dashi vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between dashi and English muffins

  • Dashi has more vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and magnesium; however, English muffins are richer in copper, fiber, and vitamin B1.
  • Dashi covers your daily sodium needs 26% more than English muffins.
  • English muffins contain less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +259.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.9%
Contains more IronIron +15.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +677.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.5%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +650%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +116.9%
Contains more FatsFats +671.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41%
Contains more WaterWater +1730.4%
~equal in Other ~2.4g

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
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1676.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +405.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi English muffin DV% diff.
Vitamin K 66.9µg 56%
Selenium 27.6µg 50%
Sodium 1067mg 464mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 0.888g 24%
Choline 114.5mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.154mg 21%
Fats 13.89g 1.8g 19%
Protein 16.7g 7.7g 18%
Manganese 0.357mg 16%
Saturated fat 3.433g 0.259g 14%
Calcium 187mg 52mg 14%
Copper 0mg 0.129mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.365g 0.302g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.04µg 11%
Fiber 0.2g 2.7g 10%
Calories 438kcal 235kcal 10%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 9%
Magnesium 56mg 21mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.181mg 7%
Carbs 64.88g 46g 6%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 1.566mg 6%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.7mg 6%
Potassium 309mg 131mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 5%
Phosphorus 166mg 133mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.043mg 4%
Folate 21µg 37µg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin A 25µg 0µg 3%
Iron 1.03mg 0.89mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 64.68g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 14.47g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dashi English muffin
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
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 603mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.174g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.