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Dashi vs. Indian masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Dashi and Indian masala

  • Dashi has more Calcium, while Indian masala has more Fiber.
  • Dashi covers your daily need of Sodium 42% more than Indian masala.
  • Dashi contains 19 times more Saturated Fat than Indian masala. While Dashi contains 3.433g of Saturated Fat, Indian masala contains only 0.18g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry and SMART SOUP, Indian Bean Masala.

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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 0% 6.6% 0% 38% 0% 0% 0% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
~equal in Iron ~1mg
~equal in Copper ~mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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
11
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% 30% 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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 10.5 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +406.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1478.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +517.9%
Contains more OtherOther +118.6%
Contains more WaterWater +3565.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dashi
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.433 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.485 g
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dashi Indian masala Opinion
Calories 438kcal 57kcal Dashi
Protein 16.7g 3.3g Dashi
Fats 13.89g 0.88g Dashi
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Dashi
Net carbs 64.68g 7.9g Dashi
Carbs 64.88g 10.5g Dashi
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Indian masala
Magnesium 56mg Dashi
Calcium 187mg 22mg Dashi
Potassium 309mg Dashi
Iron 1.03mg 1mg Dashi
Sugar 14.47g 2.3g Indian masala
Fiber 0.2g 2.6g Indian masala
Zinc 0.09mg Dashi
Phosphorus 166mg Dashi
Sodium 1067mg 92mg Indian masala
Vitamin A 500IU Dashi
Vitamin A 25µg Dashi
Vitamin E 0.72mg Dashi
Selenium 27.6µg Dashi
Vitamin B1 0.1mg Dashi
Vitamin B2 0.43mg Dashi
Vitamin B3 2.46mg Dashi
Vitamin B6 0.1mg Dashi
Vitamin B12 0.3µg Dashi
Vitamin K 66.9µg Dashi
Folate 21µg Dashi
Choline 114.5mg Dashi
Saturated Fat 3.433g 0.18g Indian masala
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g Dashi
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g Dashi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dashi Indian masala
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
40%
Dashi
0%
Indian masala
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Dashi
6%
Indian masala

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Indian masala
Indian masala is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Indian masala
Indian masala is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Indian masala
Indian masala contains less Sodium (difference - 975mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Indian masala
Indian masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.253g)
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 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 ($)

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. Indian masala - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171181/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.