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Dashi vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are dashi and fast food different?

  • Dashi is richer in vitamin K and choline, while fast food is higher in iron, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, and copper.
  • Dashi covers your daily need for vitamin K, 52% more than fast food.
  • Dashi contains 3 times more choline than fast food. Dashi contains 114.5mg of choline, while fast food contains 34.4mg.
  • Fast food is lower in sodium.

Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain types were 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
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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +201.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36%
Contains more IronIron +197.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +2700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69%

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1265.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +232.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +217%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +196.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +281%

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +15.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +106%
Contains more OtherOther +46.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1571.7%
~equal in Protein ~16.52g

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +167%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.835g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi Fast food DV% diff.
Vitamin K 66.9µg 4.9µg 52%
Sodium 1067mg 331mg 32%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.89µg 25%
Iron 1.03mg 3.06mg 25%
Zinc 0.09mg 2.52mg 22%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 5.617mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 1.68g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.317mg 18%
Manganese 0.357mg 16%
Choline 114.5mg 34.4mg 15%
Folate 21µg 80µg 15%
Copper 0mg 0.121mg 13%
Calcium 187mg 62mg 13%
Selenium 27.6µg 20.3µg 13%
Carbs 64.88g 31.5g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.212mg 9%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Calories 438kcal 297kcal 7%
Cholesterol 13mg 33mg 7%
Magnesium 56mg 27mg 7%
Fiber 0.2g 1.7g 6%
Phosphorus 166mg 134mg 5%
Saturated fat 3.433g 4.493g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.363mg 5%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Fats 13.89g 12.01g 3%
Potassium 309mg 197mg 3%
Vitamin A 25µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.38mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 5.365g 4.835g 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Protein 16.7g 16.52g 0%
Net carbs 64.68g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 14.47g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dashi Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 736mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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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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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.