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Dashi vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between dashi and gratin

  • Dashi has more selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium; however, gratin has more copper and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for dashi is 45% higher.
  • Gratin is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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
5
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%
Gratin
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.1%
Contains more IronIron +60.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +922.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +666.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.4%

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
8
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%
Gratin
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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 33% 21% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +270.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +147.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +90.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +156%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +74%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Gratin
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +230%
Contains more FatsFats +83%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +475.7%
Contains more WaterWater +3117.4%
~equal in Other ~2.08g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
3
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.433 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.485 g
Gratin
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +149.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1525%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi Gratin DV% diff.
Vitamin K 66.9µg 56%
Selenium 27.6µg 2.7µg 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 0.276g 28%
Sodium 1067mg 433mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.116mg 24%
Protein 16.7g 5.06g 23%
Choline 114.5mg 21%
Copper 0mg 0.16mg 18%
Carbs 64.88g 11.27g 18%
Calories 438kcal 132kcal 15%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 9.9mg 10%
Fats 13.89g 7.59g 10%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.993mg 9%
Magnesium 56mg 20mg 9%
Phosphorus 166mg 113mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.365g 2.149g 8%
Calcium 187mg 119mg 7%
Manganese 0.161mg 7%
Fiber 0.2g 1.8g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.174mg 6%
Saturated fat 3.433g 4.733g 6%
Iron 1.03mg 0.64mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 5%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.69mg 5%
Vitamin A 25µg 64µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.064mg 3%
Folate 21µg 11µg 3%
Potassium 309mg 396mg 3%
Cholesterol 13mg 23mg 3%
Net carbs 64.68g 9.47g N/A
Sugar 14.47g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0%
Leucine 0.443mg 0%
Lysine 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0%
Valine 0.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.151mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dashi Gratin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 634mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dashi
Dashi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.

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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.