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Dashi vs. Fish oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Dashi and Fish oil

  • Dashi is higher than Fish oil in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Fish oil's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 251% higher.
  • Fish oil has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Fish oil, herring.

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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
Dashi
7
:
2
Fish oil
Fish oil
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Dashi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 140% 3% 0% 0% 151%
Fish oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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
Dashi
11
:
1
Fish oil
Fish oil
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Dashi
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 15% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 0% 24% 16% 38% 168%
Fish oil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
Dashi
4
:
1
Fish oil
Fish oil
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +619.9%
Dashi
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
Fish oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +619.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
Dashi
1
:
2
Fish oil
Fish oil
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +954.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +247.9%
Dashi
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.433 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.485 g
Fish oil
23% 61% 17%
Saturated Fat: 21.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 56.564 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.604 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +954.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +247.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dashi Fish oil
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 ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi Fish oil Opinion
Net carbs 64.68g 0g Dashi
Protein 16.7g 0g Dashi
Fats 13.89g 100g Fish oil
Carbs 64.88g 0g Dashi
Calories 438kcal 902kcal Fish oil
Sugar 14.47g Fish oil
Fiber 0.2g 0g Dashi
Calcium 187mg 0mg Dashi
Iron 1.03mg 0mg Dashi
Magnesium 56mg 0mg Dashi
Phosphorus 166mg 0mg Dashi
Potassium 309mg 0mg Dashi
Sodium 1067mg 0mg Fish oil
Zinc 0.09mg 0mg Dashi
Selenium 27.6µg 0µg Dashi
Vitamin A 500IU 0IU Dashi
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 0µg Dashi
Vitamin E 0.72mg Dashi
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Dashi
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0mg Dashi
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0mg Dashi
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0mg Dashi
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0mg Dashi
Folate 21µg 0µg Dashi
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Dashi
Vitamin K 66.9µg Dashi
Cholesterol 13mg 766mg Dashi
Saturated Fat 3.433g 21.29g Dashi
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 4.206g Fish oil
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 6.273g Fish oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.619g Fish oil
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 56.564g Fish oil
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 15.604g Fish oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dashi Fish oil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
38%
Dashi
0%
Fish oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
0%
Fish oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1067mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 753mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.857g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $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

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. Fish oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172340/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.